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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.44, 3,444.03 and 652.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.44, 3,444.03 and 652.95 is: 979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.44 : 3,444.03 = 652.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.44/3,444.03 = 652.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.44x = 3,444.03 × 652.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.44x = 2,248,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,779.39/2,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.25

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