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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.64, 3,447.90 and 654.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.64, 3,447.90 and 654.97 is: 982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.64 : 3,447.90 = 654.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.64/3,447.90 = 654.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.64x = 3,447.90 × 654.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.64x = 2,258,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,271.06/2,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.44

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