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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.67, 3,437.49 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.67, 3,437.49 and 648.21 is: 972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.67 : 3,437.49 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.67/3,437.49 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.67x = 3,437.49 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.67x = 2,228,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,215.39/2,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.31

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