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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.96, 3,445.32 and 998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.96, 3,445.32 and 998.72 is: 1,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.96 : 3,445.32 = 998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.96/3,445.32 = 998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.96x = 3,445.32 × 998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.96x = 3,440,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,909.99/2,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.38

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