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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.83, 3,432.63 and 2,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.83, 3,432.63 and 2,236.55 is: 3,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.83 : 3,432.63 = 2,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.83/3,432.63 = 2,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.83x = 3,432.63 × 2,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.83x = 7,677,248.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,248.63/2,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.63

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