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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.06, 3,447.37 and 2,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.06, 3,447.37 and 2,119.24 is: 3,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.06 : 3,447.37 = 2,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.06/3,447.37 = 2,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.06x = 3,447.37 × 2,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.06x = 7,305,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,804.40/2,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.74

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