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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.68, 3,445.26 and 1,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.68, 3,445.26 and 1,322.76 is: 1,982.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.68 : 3,445.26 = 1,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.68/3,445.26 = 1,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.68x = 3,445.26 × 1,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.68x = 4,557,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,252.12/2,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.56

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