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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.48, 3,298.62 and 2,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.48, 3,298.62 and 2,221.24 is: 3,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.48 : 3,298.62 = 2,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.48/3,298.62 = 2,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.48x = 3,298.62 × 2,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.48x = 7,327,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,327,026.69/2,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.69

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