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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.02, 3,443.76 and 1,200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.02, 3,443.76 and 1,200.06 is: 1,797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.02 : 3,443.76 = 1,200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.02/3,443.76 = 1,200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.02x = 3,443.76 × 1,200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.02x = 4,132,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,718.63/2,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.60

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