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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.24, 3,897.32 and 650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.24, 3,897.32 and 650.44 is: 975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.24 : 3,897.32 = 650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.24/3,897.32 = 650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.24x = 3,897.32 × 650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.24x = 2,534,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,972.82/2,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.65

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