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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.66, 3,441.50 and 651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.66, 3,441.50 and 651.23 is: 976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.66 : 3,441.50 = 651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.66/3,441.50 = 651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.66x = 3,441.50 × 651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.66x = 2,241,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,187.58/2,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.70

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