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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.50, 3,443.16 and 652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.50, 3,443.16 and 652.01 is: 977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.50 : 3,443.16 = 652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.50/3,443.16 = 652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.50x = 3,443.16 × 652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.50x = 2,244,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,974.75/2,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.99

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