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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.47, 3,441.57 and 1,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.47, 3,441.57 and 1,199.53 is: 1,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.47 : 3,441.57 = 1,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.47/3,441.57 = 1,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.47x = 3,441.57 × 1,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.47x = 4,128,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,266.46/2,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.22

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