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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.07, 3,428.06 and 898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.07, 3,428.06 and 898.38 is: 1,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.07 : 3,428.06 = 898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.07/3,428.06 = 898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.07x = 3,428.06 × 898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.07x = 3,079,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,696.05/2,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.34

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