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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.83, 3,617.20 and 2,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.83, 3,617.20 and 2,298.02 is: 3,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.83 : 3,617.20 = 2,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.83/3,617.20 = 2,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.83x = 3,617.20 × 2,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.83x = 8,312,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,374.11/2,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.07

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