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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,442.41 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,442.41 and 651.51 is: 977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295 : 3,442.41 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295/3,442.41 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295x = 3,442.41 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295x = 2,242,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,764.54/2,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.24

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