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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.79, 3,438.78 and 648.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.79, 3,438.78 and 648.97 is: 973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.79 : 3,438.78 = 648.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.79/3,438.78 = 648.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.79x = 3,438.78 × 648.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.79x = 2,231,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,665.06/2,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.34

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