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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.24, 3,448.86 and 1,066.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.24, 3,448.86 and 1,066.49 is: 1,599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.24 : 3,448.86 = 1,066.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.24/3,448.86 = 1,066.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.24x = 3,448.86 × 1,066.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.24x = 3,678,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,157.46/2,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.73

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