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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.24, 3,443.03 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.24, 3,443.03 and 651.92 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.24 : 3,443.03 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.24/3,443.03 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.24x = 3,443.03 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.24x = 2,244,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,575.00/2,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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