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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.98, 3,314.54 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.98, 3,314.54 and 649.62 is: 974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.98 : 3,314.54 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.98/3,314.54 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.98x = 3,314.54 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.98x = 2,153,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,188.23/2,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.30

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