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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.62, 3,449.85 and 1,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.62, 3,449.85 and 1,066.86 is: 1,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.62 : 3,449.85 = 1,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.62/3,449.85 = 1,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.62x = 3,449.85 × 1,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.62x = 3,680,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,506.97/2,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.48

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