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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.34, 3,419.61 and 2,274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.34, 3,419.61 and 2,274.73 is: 3,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.34 : 3,419.61 = 2,274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.34/3,419.61 = 2,274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.34x = 3,419.61 × 2,274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.34x = 7,778,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,689.46/2,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.02

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