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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.16, 3,449.58 and 1,000.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.16, 3,449.58 and 1,000.76 is: 1,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.16 : 3,449.58 = 1,000.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.16/3,449.58 = 1,000.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.16x = 3,449.58 × 1,000.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.16x = 3,452,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,201.68/2,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.51

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