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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,444.90 and 998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,444.90 and 998.16 is: 1,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,444.90 = 998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,444.90 = 998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,444.90 × 998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 3,438,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,561.38/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.95

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