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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.76, 3,440.16 and 649.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.76, 3,440.16 and 649.87 is: 974.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.76 : 3,440.16 = 649.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.76/3,440.16 = 649.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.76x = 3,440.16 × 649.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.76x = 2,235,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,656.78/2,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.67

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