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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.88, 3,449.84 and 656.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.88, 3,449.84 and 656.39 is: 984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.88 : 3,449.84 = 656.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.88/3,449.84 = 656.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.88x = 3,449.84 × 656.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.88x = 2,264,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,419.95/2,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.58

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