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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.87, 3,449.85 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.87, 3,449.85 and 913.86 is: 1,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.87 : 3,449.85 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.87/3,449.85 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.87x = 3,449.85 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.87x = 3,152,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,679.92/2,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.81

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