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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.88, 3,446.48 and 654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.88, 3,446.48 and 654.54 is: 981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.88 : 3,446.48 = 654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.88/3,446.48 = 654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.88x = 3,446.48 × 654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.88x = 2,255,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,855.75/2,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.71

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