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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.17, 3,445.87 and 653.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.17, 3,445.87 and 653.83 is: 980.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.17 : 3,445.87 = 653.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.17/3,445.87 = 653.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.17x = 3,445.87 × 653.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.17x = 2,253,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,012.01/2,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.78

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