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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.27, 3,442.37 and 651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.27, 3,442.37 and 651.38 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.27 : 3,442.37 = 651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.27/3,442.37 = 651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.27x = 3,442.37 × 651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.27x = 2,242,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,270.50/2,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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