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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.36, 3,438.72 and 648.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.36, 3,438.72 and 648.93 is: 973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.36 : 3,438.72 = 648.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.36/3,438.72 = 648.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.36x = 3,438.72 × 648.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.36x = 2,231,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,488.57/2,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.45

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