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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.12, 3,442.68 and 651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.12, 3,442.68 and 651.69 is: 977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.12 : 3,442.68 = 651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.12/3,442.68 = 651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.12x = 3,442.68 × 651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.12x = 2,243,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,560.13/2,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.54

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