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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.88, 3,448.32 and 1,000.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.88, 3,448.32 and 1,000.36 is: 1,500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.88 : 3,448.32 = 1,000.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.88/3,448.32 = 1,000.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.88x = 3,448.32 × 1,000.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.88x = 3,449,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,561.40/2,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.54

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