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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.54, 3,449.92 and 656.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.54, 3,449.92 and 656.21 is: 984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.54 : 3,449.92 = 656.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.54/3,449.92 = 656.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.54x = 3,449.92 × 656.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.54x = 2,263,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,868.72/2,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.49

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