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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.49, 3,445.97 and 998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.49, 3,445.97 and 998.06 is: 1,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.49 : 3,445.97 = 998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.49/3,445.97 = 998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.49x = 3,445.97 × 998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.49x = 3,439,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,262.60/2,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.62

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