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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.76, 3,446.63 and 998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.76, 3,446.63 and 998.92 is: 1,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.76 : 3,446.63 = 998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.76/3,446.63 = 998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.76x = 3,446.63 × 998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.76x = 3,442,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,907.64/2,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.38

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