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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.55, 3,438.08 and 648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.55, 3,438.08 and 648.65 is: 972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.55 : 3,438.08 = 648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.55/3,438.08 = 648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.55x = 3,438.08 × 648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.55x = 2,230,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,107.35/2,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.76

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