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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.87, 3,446.92 and 1,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.87, 3,446.92 and 1,032.19 is: 1,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.87 : 3,446.92 = 1,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.87/3,446.92 = 1,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.87x = 3,446.92 × 1,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.87x = 3,557,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,876.35/2,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.66

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