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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.54 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.54 and 654.09 is: 980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.37 : 3,445.54 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.37/3,445.54 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.37x = 3,445.54 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.37x = 2,253,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,693.26/2,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.99

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