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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.92, 3,450.54 and 1,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.92, 3,450.54 and 1,529.96 is: 2,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.92 : 3,450.54 = 1,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.92/3,450.54 = 1,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.92x = 3,450.54 × 1,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.92x = 5,279,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279,188.18/2,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.38

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