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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.83, 3,449.73 and 2,217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.83, 3,449.73 and 2,217.81 is: 3,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.83 : 3,449.73 = 2,217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.83/3,449.73 = 2,217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.83x = 3,449.73 × 2,217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.83x = 7,650,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,650,845.69/2,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.70

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