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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.52, 3,441.78 and 651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.52, 3,441.78 and 651.06 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.52 : 3,441.78 = 651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.52/3,441.78 = 651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.52x = 3,441.78 × 651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.52x = 2,240,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,805.29/2,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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