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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.66, 3,444.35 and 1,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.66, 3,444.35 and 1,567.91 is: 2,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.66 : 3,444.35 = 1,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.66/3,444.35 = 1,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.66x = 3,444.35 × 1,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.66x = 5,400,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,405.75/2,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.37

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