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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.49, 3,444.65 and 1,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.49, 3,444.65 and 1,256.93 is: 1,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.49 : 3,444.65 = 1,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.49/3,444.65 = 1,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.49x = 3,444.65 × 1,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.49x = 4,329,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,683.92/2,298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.71

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