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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.48, 3,447.38 and 1,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.48, 3,447.38 and 1,000.04 is: 1,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.48 : 3,447.38 = 1,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.48/3,447.38 = 1,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.48x = 3,447.38 × 1,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.48x = 3,447,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,500.66/2,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.26

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