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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.94, 3,444.30 and 1,475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.94, 3,444.30 and 1,475.18 is: 2,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.94 : 3,444.30 = 1,475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.94/3,444.30 = 1,475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.94x = 3,444.30 × 1,475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.94x = 5,080,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,962.47/2,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.13

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