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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.02, 3,313.60 and 649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.02, 3,313.60 and 649.08 is: 973.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.02 : 3,313.60 = 649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.02/3,313.60 = 649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.02x = 3,313.60 × 649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.02x = 2,150,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,791.49/2,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.64

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