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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.85, 3,449.07 and 739.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.85, 3,449.07 and 739.47 is: 1,108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.85 : 3,449.07 = 739.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.85/3,449.07 = 739.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.85x = 3,449.07 × 739.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.85x = 2,550,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,483.79/2,299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.98

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