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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.20, 3,461.20 and 2,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.20, 3,461.20 and 2,095.08 is: 3,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.20 : 3,461.20 = 2,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.20/3,461.20 = 2,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.20x = 3,461.20 × 2,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.20x = 7,251,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,490.90/2,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.92

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