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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.84, 4,991.52 and 2,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.84, 4,991.52 and 2,298.56 is: 3,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.84 : 4,991.52 = 2,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.84/4,991.52 = 2,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.84x = 4,991.52 × 2,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.84x = 11,473,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,473,308.21/3,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.82

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