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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.52, 3,448.24 and 655.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.52, 3,448.24 and 655.67 is: 983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.52 : 3,448.24 = 655.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.52/3,448.24 = 655.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.52x = 3,448.24 × 655.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.52x = 2,260,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,907.52/2,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.21

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