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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.65, 3,448.37 and 911.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.65, 3,448.37 and 911.99 is: 1,368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.65 : 3,448.37 = 911.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.65/3,448.37 = 911.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.65x = 3,448.37 × 911.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.65x = 3,144,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,889.86/2,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.15

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