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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.09, 3,445.02 and 998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.09, 3,445.02 and 998.25 is: 1,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.09 : 3,445.02 = 998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.09/3,445.02 = 998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.09x = 3,445.02 × 998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.09x = 3,438,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,991.22/2,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.11

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