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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.63, 3,437.57 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.63, 3,437.57 and 648.02 is: 972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.63 : 3,437.57 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.63/3,437.57 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.63x = 3,437.57 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.63x = 2,227,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,624.33/2,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.07

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