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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.42, 3,450.76 and 913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.42, 3,450.76 and 913.06 is: 1,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.42 : 3,450.76 = 913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.42/3,450.76 = 913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.42x = 3,450.76 × 913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.42x = 3,150,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,750.93/2,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.24

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