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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.81, 3,389.65 and 2,198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.81, 3,389.65 and 2,198.25 is: 3,297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.81 : 3,389.65 = 2,198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.81/3,389.65 = 2,198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.81x = 3,389.65 × 2,198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.81x = 7,451,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,292.62/2,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.31

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