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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.64, 3,282.93 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.64, 3,282.93 and 649.64 is: 974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.64 : 3,282.93 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.64/3,282.93 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.64x = 3,282.93 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.64x = 2,132,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,722.65/2,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.45

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