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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.17, 3,449.24 and 739.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.17, 3,449.24 and 739.29 is: 1,109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.17 : 3,449.24 = 739.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.17/3,449.24 = 739.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.17x = 3,449.24 × 739.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.17x = 2,549,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,990.49/2,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.09

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