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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,449.62 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,449.62 and 656.34 is: 984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,449.62 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,449.62 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,449.62 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 2,264,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,123.59/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.54

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