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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.83, 3,447.59 and 1,271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.83, 3,447.59 and 1,271.67 is: 1,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.83 : 3,447.59 = 1,271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.83/3,447.59 = 1,271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.83x = 3,447.59 × 1,271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.83x = 4,384,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,190.42/2,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.31

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