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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.73, 3,437.29 and 648.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.73, 3,437.29 and 648.42 is: 972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.73 : 3,437.29 = 648.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.73/3,437.29 = 648.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.73x = 3,437.29 × 648.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.73x = 2,228,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,807.58/2,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.54

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