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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.44, 3,314.68 and 649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.44, 3,314.68 and 649.40 is: 974.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.44 : 3,314.68 = 649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.44/3,314.68 = 649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.44x = 3,314.68 × 649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.44x = 2,152,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,553.19/2,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.25

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