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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.16, 3,448.08 and 999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.16, 3,448.08 and 999.76 is: 1,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.16 : 3,448.08 = 999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.16/3,448.08 = 999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.16x = 3,448.08 × 999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.16x = 3,447,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,252.46/2,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.01

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