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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.61, 3,441.91 and 651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.61, 3,441.91 and 651.17 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.61 : 3,441.91 = 651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.61/3,441.91 = 651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.61x = 3,441.91 × 651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.61x = 2,241,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,277.95/2,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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