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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.99, 3,440.43 and 1,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.99, 3,440.43 and 1,198.14 is: 1,797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.99 : 3,440.43 = 1,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.99/3,440.43 = 1,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.99x = 3,440.43 × 1,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.99x = 4,122,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,116.80/2,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.70

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