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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.86, 3,447.92 and 1,068.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.86, 3,447.92 and 1,068.05 is: 1,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.86 : 3,447.92 = 1,068.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.86/3,447.92 = 1,068.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.86x = 3,447.92 × 1,068.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.86x = 3,682,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,528.38/2,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.20

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