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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.60, 3,447.94 and 655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.60, 3,447.94 and 655.19 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.60 : 3,447.94 = 655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.60/3,447.94 = 655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.60x = 3,447.94 × 655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.60x = 2,259,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,055.81/2,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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