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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.33, 3,446.11 and 1,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.33, 3,446.11 and 1,031.65 is: 1,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.33 : 3,446.11 = 1,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.33/3,446.11 = 1,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.33x = 3,446.11 × 1,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.33x = 3,555,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,166.25/2,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.85

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