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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.85, 3,441.75 and 650.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.85, 3,441.75 and 650.95 is: 976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.85 : 3,441.75 = 650.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.85/3,441.75 = 650.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.85x = 3,441.75 × 650.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.85x = 2,240,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,407.16/2,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.28

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