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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.60, 3,283.42 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.60, 3,283.42 and 650.24 is: 975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.60 : 3,283.42 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.60/3,283.42 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.60x = 3,283.42 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.60x = 2,135,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,011.02/2,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.07

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