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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.92, 3,449.88 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.92, 3,449.88 and 760.92 is: 1,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.92 : 3,449.88 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.92/3,449.88 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.92x = 3,449.88 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.92x = 2,625,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,082.69/2,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.38

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