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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.30, 3,439.17 and 1,198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.30, 3,439.17 and 1,198.02 is: 1,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.30 : 3,439.17 = 1,198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.30/3,439.17 = 1,198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.30x = 3,439.17 × 1,198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.30x = 4,120,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,194.44/2,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.06

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