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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298, 3,446.52 and 654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298, 3,446.52 and 654.11 is: 981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298 : 3,446.52 = 654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298/3,446.52 = 654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298x = 3,446.52 × 654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298x = 2,254,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,403.20/2,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.03

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