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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.13, 3,447.23 and 759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.13, 3,447.23 and 759.13 is: 1,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.13 : 3,447.23 = 759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.13/3,447.23 = 759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.13x = 3,447.23 × 759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.13x = 2,616,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,895.71/2,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.71

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