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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.04, 3,447.58 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.04, 3,447.58 and 759 is: 1,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.04 : 3,447.58 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.04/3,447.58 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.04x = 3,447.58 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.04x = 2,616,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,713.22/2,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.67

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