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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.97, 3,447.88 and 655.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.97, 3,447.88 and 655.53 is: 983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.97 : 3,447.88 = 655.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.97/3,447.88 = 655.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.97x = 3,447.88 × 655.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.97x = 2,260,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,187.59/2,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.13

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