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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,430.92 and 2,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,430.92 and 2,053.02 is: 3,063.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,430.92 = 2,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,430.92 = 2,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,430.92 × 2,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 7,043,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043,747.38/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.64

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