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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.94, 3,399.57 and 1,099.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.94, 3,399.57 and 1,099.51 is: 1,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.94 : 3,399.57 = 1,099.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.94/3,399.57 = 1,099.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.94x = 3,399.57 × 1,099.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.94x = 3,737,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,861.21/2,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.40

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