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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.60, 3,446.44 and 654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.60, 3,446.44 and 654.19 is: 981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.60 : 3,446.44 = 654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.60/3,446.44 = 654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.60x = 3,446.44 × 654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.60x = 2,254,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,606.08/2,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.29

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