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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.07, 3,446.01 and 999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.07, 3,446.01 and 999.45 is: 1,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.07 : 3,446.01 = 999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.07/3,446.01 = 999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.07x = 3,446.01 × 999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.07x = 3,444,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,114.69/2,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.35

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