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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.96, 3,446.94 and 982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.96, 3,446.94 and 982.11 is: 1,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.96 : 3,446.94 = 982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.96/3,446.94 = 982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.96x = 3,446.94 × 982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.96x = 3,385,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,274.24/2,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.17

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