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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.44, 3,283.60 and 650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.44, 3,283.60 and 650.08 is: 974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.44 : 3,283.60 = 650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.44/3,283.60 = 650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.44x = 3,283.60 × 650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.44x = 2,134,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,602.69/2,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.95

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