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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.94, 3,448.02 and 655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.94, 3,448.02 and 655.08 is: 982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.94 : 3,448.02 = 655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.94/3,448.02 = 655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.94x = 3,448.02 × 655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.94x = 2,258,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,728.94/2,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.51

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