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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.08, 3,447.12 and 1,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.08, 3,447.12 and 1,323.56 is: 1,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.08 : 3,447.12 = 1,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.08/3,447.12 = 1,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.08x = 3,447.12 × 1,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.08x = 4,562,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,470.15/2,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.34

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