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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.37, 3,450.40 and 1,000.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.37, 3,450.40 and 1,000.82 is: 1,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.37 : 3,450.40 = 1,000.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.37/3,450.40 = 1,000.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.37x = 3,450.40 × 1,000.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.37x = 3,453,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,235.45/2,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.82

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