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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.06, 3,445.88 and 2,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.06, 3,445.88 and 2,118.24 is: 3,176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.06 : 3,445.88 = 2,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.06/3,445.88 = 2,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.06x = 3,445.88 × 2,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.06x = 7,299,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,190.26/2,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.24

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