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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.98, 3,444 and 1,516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.98, 3,444 and 1,516.14 is: 2,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.98 : 3,444 = 1,516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.98/3,444 = 1,516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.98x = 3,444 × 1,516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.98x = 5,221,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,586.16/2,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.24

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