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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.26, 3,306.78 and 2,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.26, 3,306.78 and 2,223.30 is: 3,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.26 : 3,306.78 = 2,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.26/3,306.78 = 2,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.26x = 3,306.78 × 2,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.26x = 7,351,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,963.97/2,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.54

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