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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.59, 3,445.77 and 998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.59, 3,445.77 and 998.75 is: 1,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.59 : 3,445.77 = 998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.59/3,445.77 = 998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.59x = 3,445.77 × 998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.59x = 3,441,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,462.79/2,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.86

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