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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.07, 3,450.33 and 1,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.07, 3,450.33 and 1,684.34 is: 2,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.07 : 3,450.33 = 1,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.07/3,450.33 = 1,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.07x = 3,450.33 × 1,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.07x = 5,811,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,537.46/2,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.78

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