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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.35, 3,449.04 and 1,066.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.35, 3,449.04 and 1,066.41 is: 1,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.35 : 3,449.04 = 1,066.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.35/3,449.04 = 1,066.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.35x = 3,449.04 × 1,066.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.35x = 3,678,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,090.75/2,299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.62

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