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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.34, 3,298.41 and 1,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.34, 3,298.41 and 1,644.22 is: 2,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.34 : 3,298.41 = 1,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.34/3,298.41 = 1,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.34x = 3,298.41 × 1,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.34x = 5,423,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,286.98/2,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.74

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