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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.26, 3,446.01 and 1,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.26, 3,446.01 and 1,145.34 is: 1,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.26 : 3,446.01 = 1,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.26/3,446.01 = 1,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.26x = 3,446.01 × 1,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.26x = 3,946,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,853.09/2,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.58

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