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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.54, 3,444.33 and 652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.54, 3,444.33 and 652.64 is: 978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.54 : 3,444.33 = 652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.54/3,444.33 = 652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.54x = 3,444.33 × 652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.54x = 2,247,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,916.14/2,296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.83

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