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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.10, 3,441.96 and 1,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.10, 3,441.96 and 1,198.44 is: 1,798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.10 : 3,441.96 = 1,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.10/3,441.96 = 1,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.10x = 3,441.96 × 1,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.10x = 4,124,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,982.54/2,294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.08

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