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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.12, 3,444.36 and 652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.12, 3,444.36 and 652.82 is: 979.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.12 : 3,444.36 = 652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.12/3,444.36 = 652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.12x = 3,444.36 × 652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.12x = 2,248,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,547.10/2,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.28

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