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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.04, 3,448.56 and 760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.04, 3,448.56 and 760.04 is: 1,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.04 : 3,448.56 = 760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.04/3,448.56 = 760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.04x = 3,448.56 × 760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.04x = 2,621,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,026.30/2,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.05

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