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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.67, 3,423.48 and 898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.67, 3,423.48 and 898 is: 1,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.67 : 3,423.48 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.67/3,423.48 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.67x = 3,423.48 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.67x = 3,074,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,285.04/2,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.20

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