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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.15, 3,313.31 and 649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.15, 3,313.31 and 649.23 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.15 : 3,313.31 = 649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.15/3,313.31 = 649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.15x = 3,313.31 × 649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.15x = 2,151,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,084.58/2,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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