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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.37, 3,443.22 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.37, 3,443.22 and 652.05 is: 978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.37 : 3,443.22 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.37/3,443.22 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.37x = 3,443.22 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.37x = 2,245,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,132.75/2,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.12

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