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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.36, 3,444.72 and 652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.36, 3,444.72 and 652.94 is: 979.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.36 : 3,444.72 = 652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.36/3,444.72 = 652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.36x = 3,444.72 × 652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.36x = 2,249,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,195.48/2,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.46

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