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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.84, 3,442.25 and 1,198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.84, 3,442.25 and 1,198.98 is: 1,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.84 : 3,442.25 = 1,198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.84/3,442.25 = 1,198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.84x = 3,442.25 × 1,198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.84x = 4,127,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,175.48/2,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.24

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