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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.24, 3,698.35 and 2,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.24, 3,698.35 and 2,294.68 is: 3,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.24 : 3,698.35 = 2,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.24/3,698.35 = 2,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.24x = 3,698.35 × 2,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.24x = 8,486,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486,518.50/2,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.31

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