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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.50, 3,443.72 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.50, 3,443.72 and 652.66 is: 978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.50 : 3,443.72 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.50/3,443.72 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.50x = 3,443.72 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.50x = 2,247,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,578.30/2,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.70

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