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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.93, 3,449.44 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.93, 3,449.44 and 656.04 is: 983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.93 : 3,449.44 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.93/3,449.44 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.93x = 3,449.44 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.93x = 2,262,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,970.62/2,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.93

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