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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.26, 3,446.53 and 912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.26, 3,446.53 and 912.03 is: 1,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.26 : 3,446.53 = 912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.26/3,446.53 = 912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.26x = 3,446.53 × 912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.26x = 3,143,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,334.20/2,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.11

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