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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.98, 3,449.91 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.98, 3,449.91 and 656.64 is: 984.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.98 : 3,449.91 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.98/3,449.91 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.98x = 3,449.91 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.98x = 2,265,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,348.90/2,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.94

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