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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.67, 3,449.60 and 1,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.67, 3,449.60 and 1,001.20 is: 1,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.67 : 3,449.60 = 1,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.67/3,449.60 = 1,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.67x = 3,449.60 × 1,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.67x = 3,453,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,739.52/2,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.84

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