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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.16, 3,439.68 and 649.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.16, 3,439.68 and 649.69 is: 974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.16 : 3,439.68 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.16/3,439.68 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.16x = 3,439.68 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.16x = 2,234,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,718.32/2,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.51

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