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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.59, 3,449.72 and 1,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.59, 3,449.72 and 1,067.12 is: 1,600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.59 : 3,449.72 = 1,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.59/3,449.72 = 1,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.59x = 3,449.72 × 1,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.59x = 3,681,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,276.50/2,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.84

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