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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.44, 3,448.53 and 655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.44, 3,448.53 and 655.95 is: 983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.44 : 3,448.53 = 655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.44/3,448.53 = 655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.44x = 3,448.53 × 655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.44x = 2,262,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,063.25/2,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.75

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