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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.72, 3,467.22 and 2,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.72, 3,467.22 and 2,028.24 is: 3,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.72 : 3,467.22 = 2,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.72/3,467.22 = 2,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.72x = 3,467.22 × 2,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.72x = 7,032,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,354.29/2,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.25

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