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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.40, 3,440.40 and 1,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.40, 3,440.40 and 1,808.80 is: 2,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.40 : 3,440.40 = 1,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.40/3,440.40 = 1,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.40x = 3,440.40 × 1,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.40x = 6,222,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,995.52/2,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.53

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