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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.78, 3,445.74 and 1,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.78, 3,445.74 and 1,652.40 is: 2,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.78 : 3,445.74 = 1,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.78/3,445.74 = 1,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.78x = 3,445.74 × 1,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.78x = 5,693,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,740.78/2,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.85

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