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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.67, 3,446.62 and 654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.67, 3,446.62 and 654.33 is: 981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.67 : 3,446.62 = 654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.67/3,446.62 = 654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.67x = 3,446.62 × 654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.67x = 2,255,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,223.59/2,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.53

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