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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.86, 3,441.60 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.86, 3,441.60 and 651.54 is: 977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.86 : 3,441.60 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.86/3,441.60 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.86x = 3,441.60 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.86x = 2,242,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,340.06/2,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.11

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