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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.74, 3,440.28 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.74, 3,440.28 and 650.43 is: 975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.74 : 3,440.28 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.74/3,440.28 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.74x = 3,440.28 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.74x = 2,237,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,661.32/2,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.55

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