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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.38, 3,443.56 and 1,199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.38, 3,443.56 and 1,199.45 is: 1,799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.38 : 3,443.56 = 1,199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.38/3,443.56 = 1,199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.38x = 3,443.56 × 1,199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.38x = 4,130,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,383.65/2,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.43

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