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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.08, 3,452.13 and 2,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.08, 3,452.13 and 2,027.46 is: 3,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.08 : 3,452.13 = 2,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.08/3,452.13 = 2,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.08x = 3,452.13 × 2,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.08x = 6,999,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,055.49/2,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.29

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