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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,442.79 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,442.79 and 651.72 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,442.79 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,442.79 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,442.79 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 2,243,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,714.63/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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