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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.52, 3,443.12 and 652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.52, 3,443.12 and 652 is: 977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.52 : 3,443.12 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.52/3,443.12 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.52x = 3,443.12 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.52x = 2,244,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,914.24/2,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.95

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