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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.51, 3,446.25 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.51, 3,446.25 and 654.08 is: 981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.51 : 3,446.25 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.51/3,446.25 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.51x = 3,446.25 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.51x = 2,254,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,103.52/2,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.11

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