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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.45, 4,198.46 and 2,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.45, 4,198.46 and 2,283.33 is: 3,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.45 : 4,198.46 = 2,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.45/4,198.46 = 2,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.45x = 4,198.46 × 2,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.45x = 9,586,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586,458.26/2,798.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.64

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