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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.28, 3,444.60 and 1,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.28, 3,444.60 and 1,526 is: 2,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.28 : 3,444.60 = 1,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.28/3,444.60 = 1,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.28x = 3,444.60 × 1,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.28x = 5,256,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,459.60/2,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.13

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