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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.62, 3,443.91 and 1,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.62, 3,443.91 and 1,906.71 is: 2,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.62 : 3,443.91 = 1,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.62/3,443.91 = 1,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.62x = 3,443.91 × 1,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.62x = 6,566,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,537.64/2,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.49

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