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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.86, 3,444.24 and 653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.86, 3,444.24 and 653.01 is: 979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.86 : 3,444.24 = 653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.86/3,444.24 = 653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.86x = 3,444.24 × 653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.86x = 2,249,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,123.16/2,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.22

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