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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.59, 3,464.75 and 2,080.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.59, 3,464.75 and 2,080.49 is: 3,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.59 : 3,464.75 = 2,080.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.59/3,464.75 = 2,080.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.59x = 3,464.75 × 2,080.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.59x = 7,208,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,388.99/2,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.64

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