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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.96, 3,448.44 and 1,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.96, 3,448.44 and 1,066.02 is: 1,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.96 : 3,448.44 = 1,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.96/3,448.44 = 1,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.96x = 3,448.44 × 1,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.96x = 3,676,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,106.01/2,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.03

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