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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.24, 3,444.96 and 999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.24, 3,444.96 and 999.36 is: 1,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.24 : 3,444.96 = 999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.24/3,444.96 = 999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.24x = 3,444.96 × 999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.24x = 3,442,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,755.23/2,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.00

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