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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.57, 3,450.09 and 983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.57, 3,450.09 and 983.26 is: 1,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.57 : 3,450.09 = 983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.57/3,450.09 = 983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.57x = 3,450.09 × 983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.57x = 3,392,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,335.49/2,299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.20

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