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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.24, 3,170.88 and 2,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.24, 3,170.88 and 2,076.48 is: 2,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.24 : 3,170.88 = 2,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.24/3,170.88 = 2,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.24x = 3,170.88 × 2,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.24x = 6,584,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584,268.90/2,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.92

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