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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,445.92 and 1,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,445.92 and 1,431.84 is: 2,145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,445.92 = 1,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,445.92 = 1,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,445.92 × 1,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 4,934,006.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,006.09/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.52

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