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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.19, 3,446.35 and 1,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.19, 3,446.35 and 1,477.74 is: 2,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.19 : 3,446.35 = 1,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.19/3,446.35 = 1,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.19x = 3,446.35 × 1,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.19x = 5,092,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,818.48/2,299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.05

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