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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.12, 3,284.16 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.12, 3,284.16 and 650.24 is: 975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.12 : 3,284.16 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.12/3,284.16 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.12x = 3,284.16 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.12x = 2,135,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,492.20/2,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.50

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