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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.39, 3,449.02 and 739.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.39, 3,449.02 and 739.39 is: 1,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.39 : 3,449.02 = 739.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.39/3,449.02 = 739.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.39x = 3,449.02 × 739.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.39x = 2,550,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,149.96/2,299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.06

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