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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.15, 3,444.49 and 1,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.15, 3,444.49 and 1,322.20 is: 1,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.15 : 3,444.49 = 1,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.15/3,444.49 = 1,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.15x = 3,444.49 × 1,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.15x = 4,554,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,304.68/2,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.73

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