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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.90, 3,433.92 and 2,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.90, 3,433.92 and 2,260.02 is: 3,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.90 : 3,433.92 = 2,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.90/3,433.92 = 2,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.90x = 3,433.92 × 2,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.90x = 7,760,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,760,727.88/2,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.84

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