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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.11, 3,439.87 and 649.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.11, 3,439.87 and 649.82 is: 974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.11 : 3,439.87 = 649.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.11/3,439.87 = 649.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.11x = 3,439.87 × 649.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.11x = 2,235,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,303.30/2,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.79

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