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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.98, 3,401.82 and 1,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.98, 3,401.82 and 1,099.50 is: 1,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.98 : 3,401.82 = 1,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.98/3,401.82 = 1,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.98x = 3,401.82 × 1,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.98x = 3,740,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,301.09/2,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.72

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