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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.56, 3,445.82 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.56, 3,445.82 and 654.07 is: 980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.56 : 3,445.82 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.56/3,445.82 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.56x = 3,445.82 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.56x = 2,253,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,795.60/2,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.95

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