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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.12 and 996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.08, 3,444.12 and 996.84 is: 1,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.08 : 3,444.12 = 996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.08/3,444.12 = 996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.08x = 3,444.12 × 996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.08x = 3,433,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,236.58/2,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.26

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