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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.61, 3,446.86 and 911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.61, 3,446.86 and 911.90 is: 1,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.61 : 3,446.86 = 911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.61/3,446.86 = 911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.61x = 3,446.86 × 911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.61x = 3,143,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,191.63/2,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.84

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