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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.40, 3,471.54 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.40, 3,471.54 and 648.48 is: 972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.40 : 3,471.54 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.40/3,471.54 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.40x = 3,471.54 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.40x = 2,251,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,224.26/2,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.70

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