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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.34, 4,497.49 and 2,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.34, 4,497.49 and 2,306.24 is: 3,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.34 : 4,497.49 = 2,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.34/4,497.49 = 2,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.34x = 4,497.49 × 2,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.34x = 10,372,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,291.34/2,998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.34

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