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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.64, 3,444.84 and 1,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.64, 3,444.84 and 1,679.44 is: 2,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.64 : 3,444.84 = 1,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.64/3,444.84 = 1,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.64x = 3,444.84 × 1,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.64x = 5,785,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,402.09/2,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.88

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