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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.24, 3,447.36 and 759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.24, 3,447.36 and 759.36 is: 1,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.24 : 3,447.36 = 759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.24/3,447.36 = 759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.24x = 3,447.36 × 759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.24x = 2,617,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,787.29/2,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.04

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