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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.32, 3,448.37 and 655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.32, 3,448.37 and 655.96 is: 983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.32 : 3,448.37 = 655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.32/3,448.37 = 655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.32x = 3,448.37 × 655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.32x = 2,261,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,972.26/2,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.76

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