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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.56, 3,470.28 and 2,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.56, 3,470.28 and 2,198.48 is: 3,293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.56 : 3,470.28 = 2,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.56/3,470.28 = 2,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.56x = 3,470.28 × 2,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.56x = 7,629,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,341.17/2,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.39

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