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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.22, 3,897.28 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.22, 3,897.28 and 650.44 is: 975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.22 : 3,897.28 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.22/3,897.28 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.22x = 3,897.28 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.22x = 2,534,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,946.80/2,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.65

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