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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.14, 3,439.28 and 649.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.14, 3,439.28 and 649.29 is: 973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.14 : 3,439.28 = 649.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.14/3,439.28 = 649.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.14x = 3,439.28 × 649.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.14x = 2,233,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,086.86/2,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.81

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