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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.16, 3,448.98 and 760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.16, 3,448.98 and 760.28 is: 1,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.16 : 3,448.98 = 760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.16/3,448.98 = 760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.16x = 3,448.98 × 760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.16x = 2,622,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,190.51/2,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.50

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