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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.75, 3,447.80 and 655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.75, 3,447.80 and 655.43 is: 983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.75 : 3,447.80 = 655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.75/3,447.80 = 655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.75x = 3,447.80 × 655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.75x = 2,259,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,773.50/2,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.05

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