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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.80, 3,440.52 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.80, 3,440.52 and 650.22 is: 975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.80 : 3,440.52 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.80/3,440.52 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.80x = 3,440.52 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.80x = 2,237,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,094.91/2,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.28

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