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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.77, 3,445.45 and 982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.77, 3,445.45 and 982.14 is: 1,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.77 : 3,445.45 = 982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.77/3,445.45 = 982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.77x = 3,445.45 × 982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.77x = 3,383,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,909.35/2,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.05

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