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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.20, 3,235.32 and 2,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.20, 3,235.32 and 2,298.18 is: 3,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.20 : 3,235.32 = 2,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.20/3,235.32 = 2,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.20x = 3,235.32 × 2,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.20x = 7,435,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,347.72/2,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.06

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