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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.20, 3,447.63 and 999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.20, 3,447.63 and 999.63 is: 1,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.20 : 3,447.63 = 999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.20/3,447.63 = 999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.20x = 3,447.63 × 999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.20x = 3,446,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,354.38/2,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.59

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