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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.83, 3,440.73 and 650.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.83, 3,440.73 and 650.37 is: 975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.83 : 3,440.73 = 650.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.83/3,440.73 = 650.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.83x = 3,440.73 × 650.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.83x = 2,237,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,762.91/2,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.56

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