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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.80, 3,446.96 and 1,323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.80, 3,446.96 and 1,323.89 is: 1,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.80 : 3,446.96 = 1,323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.80/3,446.96 = 1,323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.80x = 3,446.96 × 1,323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.80x = 4,563,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,372.02/2,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.25

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