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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.12, 3,446.28 and 1,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.12, 3,446.28 and 1,127.50 is: 1,690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.12 : 3,446.28 = 1,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.12/3,446.28 = 1,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.12x = 3,446.28 × 1,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.12x = 3,885,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,680.70/2,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.07

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