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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.76, 3,446.70 and 1,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.76, 3,446.70 and 1,528.36 is: 2,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.76 : 3,446.70 = 1,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.76/3,446.70 = 1,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.76x = 3,446.70 × 1,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.76x = 5,267,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,798.41/2,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.58

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