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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.12, 3,448.68 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.12, 3,448.68 and 655.70 is: 983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.12 : 3,448.68 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.12/3,448.68 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.12x = 3,448.68 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.12x = 2,261,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,299.48/2,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.55

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