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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.23, 3,444.38 and 652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.23, 3,444.38 and 652.78 is: 979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.23 : 3,444.38 = 652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.23/3,444.38 = 652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.23x = 3,444.38 × 652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.23x = 2,248,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,422.38/2,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.18

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