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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.81, 3,447.66 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.81, 3,447.66 and 654.96 is: 982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.81 : 3,447.66 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.81/3,447.66 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.81x = 3,447.66 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.81x = 2,258,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,079.39/2,298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.28

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