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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.01, 3,444.12 and 1,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.01, 3,444.12 and 1,312.49 is: 1,966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.01 : 3,444.12 = 1,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.01/3,444.12 = 1,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.01x = 3,444.12 × 1,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.01x = 4,520,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,355.84/2,299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.22

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