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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.59, 3,313.58 and 649.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.59, 3,313.58 and 649.19 is: 973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.59 : 3,313.58 = 649.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.59/3,313.58 = 649.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.59x = 3,313.58 × 649.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.59x = 2,151,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,148.04/2,209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.55

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