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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.94, 3,446.52 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.94, 3,446.52 and 654.08 is: 981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.94 : 3,446.52 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.94/3,446.52 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.94x = 3,446.52 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.94x = 2,254,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,299.80/2,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.01

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