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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,448.86 and 655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,448.86 and 655.80 is: 983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,448.86 = 655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,448.86 = 655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,448.86 × 655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 2,261,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,762.39/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.74

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