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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.23, 3,442.88 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.23, 3,442.88 and 651.78 is: 977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.23 : 3,442.88 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.23/3,442.88 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.23x = 3,442.88 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.23x = 2,244,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,000.33/2,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.68

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