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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.73 and 654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.37, 3,445.73 and 654.04 is: 980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.37 : 3,445.73 = 654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.37/3,445.73 = 654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.37x = 3,445.73 × 654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.37x = 2,253,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,645.25/2,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.97

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