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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.01, 3,443.68 and 652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.01, 3,443.68 and 652.52 is: 978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.01 : 3,443.68 = 652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.01/3,443.68 = 652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.01x = 3,443.68 × 652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.01x = 2,247,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,066.81/2,296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.68

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