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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.63, 3,440.36 and 650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.63, 3,440.36 and 650.17 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.63 : 3,440.36 = 650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.63/3,440.36 = 650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.63x = 3,440.36 × 650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.63x = 2,236,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,798.41/2,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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