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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.24, 3,440.92 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.24, 3,440.92 and 650.36 is: 975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.24 : 3,440.92 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.24/3,440.92 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.24x = 3,440.92 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.24x = 2,237,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,836.73/2,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.42

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