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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.65, 3,410.70 and 1,299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.65, 3,410.70 and 1,299.79 is: 1,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.65 : 3,410.70 = 1,299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.65/3,410.70 = 1,299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.65x = 3,410.70 × 1,299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.65x = 4,433,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,193.75/2,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.24

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