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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.48, 3,208.44 and 2,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.48, 3,208.44 and 2,298.60 is: 3,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.48 : 3,208.44 = 2,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.48/3,208.44 = 2,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.48x = 3,208.44 × 2,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.48x = 7,374,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,374,920.18/2,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.03

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