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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.88, 3,445.29 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.88, 3,445.29 and 653.42 is: 980.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.88 : 3,445.29 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.88/3,445.29 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.88x = 3,445.29 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.88x = 2,251,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,221.39/2,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.12

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