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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.14, 3,442.28 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.14, 3,442.28 and 651.30 is: 976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.14 : 3,442.28 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.14/3,442.28 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.14x = 3,442.28 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.14x = 2,241,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,956.96/2,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.83

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