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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.13, 3,445.68 and 998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.13, 3,445.68 and 998.58 is: 1,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.13 : 3,445.68 = 998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.13/3,445.68 = 998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.13x = 3,445.68 × 998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.13x = 3,440,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,787.13/2,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.86

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