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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.46, 3,096.38 and 1,299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.46, 3,096.38 and 1,299.11 is: 1,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.46 : 3,096.38 = 1,299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.46/3,096.38 = 1,299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.46x = 3,096.38 × 1,299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.46x = 4,022,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,538.22/2,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.01

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