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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.79, 3,449.10 and 1,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.79, 3,449.10 and 1,049.97 is: 1,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.79 : 3,449.10 = 1,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.79/3,449.10 = 1,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.79x = 3,449.10 × 1,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.79x = 3,621,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,451.53/2,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.37

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