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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.47, 3,164.10 and 2,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.47, 3,164.10 and 2,076.72 is: 2,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.47 : 3,164.10 = 2,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.47/3,164.10 = 2,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.47x = 3,164.10 × 2,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.47x = 6,570,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,949.75/2,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.84

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