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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.38, 3,168.36 and 1,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.38, 3,168.36 and 1,793.66 is: 2,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.38 : 3,168.36 = 1,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.38/3,168.36 = 1,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.38x = 3,168.36 × 1,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.38x = 5,682,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,960.60/2,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.59

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