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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.72, 3,439.22 and 649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.72, 3,439.22 and 649.41 is: 974.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.72 : 3,439.22 = 649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.72/3,439.22 = 649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.72x = 3,439.22 × 649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.72x = 2,233,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,463.86/2,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.15

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