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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.59, 3,439.19 and 649.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.59, 3,439.19 and 649.10 is: 973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.59 : 3,439.19 = 649.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.59/3,439.19 = 649.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.59x = 3,439.19 × 649.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.59x = 2,232,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,357.79/2,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.73

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