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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.04, 3,446.32 and 911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.04, 3,446.32 and 911.92 is: 1,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.04 : 3,446.32 = 911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.04/3,446.32 = 911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.04x = 3,446.32 × 911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.04x = 3,142,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,768.13/2,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.99

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