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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.96, 3,444.12 and 2,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.96, 3,444.12 and 2,273.40 is: 3,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.96 : 3,444.12 = 2,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.96/3,444.12 = 2,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.96x = 3,444.12 × 2,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.96x = 7,829,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,862.41/2,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.83

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