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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.78, 3,448.15 and 912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.78, 3,448.15 and 912.43 is: 1,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.78 : 3,448.15 = 912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.78/3,448.15 = 912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.78x = 3,448.15 × 912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.78x = 3,146,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,195.50/2,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.64

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