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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.80, 3,449.70 and 1,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.80, 3,449.70 and 1,325.10 is: 1,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.80 : 3,449.70 = 1,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.80/3,449.70 = 1,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.80x = 3,449.70 × 1,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.80x = 4,571,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,197.47/2,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.65

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