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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.66, 3,446.50 and 981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.66, 3,446.50 and 981.22 is: 1,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.66 : 3,446.50 = 981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.66/3,446.50 = 981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.66x = 3,446.50 × 981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.66x = 3,381,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,774.73/2,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.83

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