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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.31, 3,445.44 and 653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.31, 3,445.44 and 653.82 is: 980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.31 : 3,445.44 = 653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.31/3,445.44 = 653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.31x = 3,445.44 × 653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.31x = 2,252,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,697.58/2,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.58

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