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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.64, 3,446.34 and 1,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.64, 3,446.34 and 1,680.44 is: 2,518.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.64 : 3,446.34 = 1,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.64/3,446.34 = 1,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.64x = 3,446.34 × 1,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.64x = 5,791,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,367.59/2,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.38

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