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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.29, 3,448.97 and 1,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.29, 3,448.97 and 1,477.16 is: 2,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.29 : 3,448.97 = 1,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.29/3,448.97 = 1,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.29x = 3,448.97 × 1,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.29x = 5,094,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,666.97/2,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.72

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