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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.36, 3,448.35 and 999.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.36, 3,448.35 and 999.66 is: 1,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.36 : 3,448.35 = 999.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.36/3,448.35 = 999.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.36x = 3,448.35 × 999.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.36x = 3,447,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,177.56/2,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.84

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