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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.42, 3,410.60 and 1,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.42, 3,410.60 and 1,299.38 is: 1,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.42 : 3,410.60 = 1,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.42/3,410.60 = 1,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.42x = 3,410.60 × 1,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.42x = 4,431,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,665.43/2,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.63

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