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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.62, 3,440.39 and 650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.62, 3,440.39 and 650.13 is: 975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.62 : 3,440.39 = 650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.62/3,440.39 = 650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.62x = 3,440.39 × 650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.62x = 2,236,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,697.50/2,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.18

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