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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.60, 3,448.98 and 2,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.60, 3,448.98 and 2,259.72 is: 3,390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.60 : 3,448.98 = 2,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.60/3,448.98 = 2,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.60x = 3,448.98 × 2,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.60x = 7,793,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,729.09/2,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.64

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