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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.24, 3,464.04 and 1,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.24, 3,464.04 and 1,798.16 is: 2,693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.24 : 3,464.04 = 1,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.24/3,464.04 = 1,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.24x = 3,464.04 × 1,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.24x = 6,228,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,898.17/2,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.88

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