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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.46, 3,329.93 and 1,698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.46, 3,329.93 and 1,698.45 is: 2,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.46 : 3,329.93 = 1,698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.46/3,329.93 = 1,698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.46x = 3,329.93 × 1,698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.46x = 5,655,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655,719.61/2,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.95

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