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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.69, 3,446.82 and 1,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.69, 3,446.82 and 1,477.35 is: 2,215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.69 : 3,446.82 = 1,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.69/3,446.82 = 1,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.69x = 3,446.82 × 1,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.69x = 5,092,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,159.53/2,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.24

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