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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.29, 3,297.38 and 1,460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.29, 3,297.38 and 1,460.76 is: 2,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.29 : 3,297.38 = 1,460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.29/3,297.38 = 1,460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.29x = 3,297.38 × 1,460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.29x = 4,816,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,673.51/2,200.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.11

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