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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.30, 3,448.89 and 2,102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.30, 3,448.89 and 2,102.46 is: 3,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.30 : 3,448.89 = 2,102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.30/3,448.89 = 2,102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.30x = 3,448.89 × 2,102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.30x = 7,251,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,153.27/2,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.01

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