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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.04, 3,164.82 and 2,290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.04, 3,164.82 and 2,290.84 is: 3,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.04 : 3,164.82 = 2,290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.04/3,164.82 = 2,290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.04x = 3,164.82 × 2,290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.04x = 7,250,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,096.25/2,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.90

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