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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,448.65 and 655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,448.65 and 655.47 is: 983.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,448.65 = 655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,448.65 = 655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,448.65 × 655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 2,260,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,486.62/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.19

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