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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.72, 3,439.04 and 649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.72, 3,439.04 and 649.13 is: 973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.72 : 3,439.04 = 649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.72/3,439.04 = 649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.72x = 3,439.04 × 649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.72x = 2,232,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,384.04/2,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.68

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