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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.91, 3,445.31 and 653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.91, 3,445.31 and 653.45 is: 980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.91 : 3,445.31 = 653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.91/3,445.31 = 653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.91x = 3,445.31 × 653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.91x = 2,251,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,317.33/2,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.15

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