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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.10, 3,450.30 and 839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.10, 3,450.30 and 839.48 is: 1,259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.10 : 3,450.30 = 839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.10/3,450.30 = 839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.10x = 3,450.30 × 839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.10x = 2,896,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,457.84/2,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.82

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