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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.14, 3,446.76 and 654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.14, 3,446.76 and 654.30 is: 981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.14 : 3,446.76 = 654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.14/3,446.76 = 654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.14x = 3,446.76 × 654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.14x = 2,255,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,215.07/2,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.32

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