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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.20, 3,448.50 and 2,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.20, 3,448.50 and 2,174.28 is: 3,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.20 : 3,448.50 = 2,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.20/3,448.50 = 2,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.20x = 3,448.50 × 2,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.20x = 7,498,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,004.58/2,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.56

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