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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.48, 3,457.44 and 2,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.48, 3,457.44 and 2,084.64 is: 3,135.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.48 : 3,457.44 = 2,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.48/3,457.44 = 2,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.48x = 3,457.44 × 2,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.48x = 7,207,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,517.72/2,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.78

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