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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266, 3,400.44 and 898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266, 3,400.44 and 898 is: 1,347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266 : 3,400.44 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266/3,400.44 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266x = 3,400.44 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266x = 3,053,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,595.12/2,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.57

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