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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.38, 3,451.14 and 1,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.38, 3,451.14 and 1,475.16 is: 2,214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.38 : 3,451.14 = 1,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.38/3,451.14 = 1,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.38x = 3,451.14 × 1,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.38x = 5,090,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,983.68/2,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.07

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