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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.45, 3,446.24 and 998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.45, 3,446.24 and 998.93 is: 1,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.45 : 3,446.24 = 998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.45/3,446.24 = 998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.45x = 3,446.24 × 998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.45x = 3,442,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,556.14/2,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.42

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