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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.48, 3,314.17 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.48, 3,314.17 and 649.44 is: 974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.48 : 3,314.17 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.48/3,314.17 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.48x = 3,314.17 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.48x = 2,152,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,351.72/2,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.15

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