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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.44, 3,284.43 and 2,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.44, 3,284.43 and 2,265.24 is: 3,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.44 : 3,284.43 = 2,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.44/3,284.43 = 2,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.44x = 3,284.43 × 2,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.44x = 7,440,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,022.21/2,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.03

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