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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.50, 3,445.22 and 653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.50, 3,445.22 and 653.66 is: 980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.50 : 3,445.22 = 653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.50/3,445.22 = 653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.50x = 3,445.22 × 653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.50x = 2,252,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,002.51/2,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.20

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