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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.00, 3,445.50 and 653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.00, 3,445.50 and 653.55 is: 980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.00 : 3,445.50 = 653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.00/3,445.50 = 653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.00x = 3,445.50 × 653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.00x = 2,251,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,806.53/2,297.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.33

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