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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.92, 3,451.50 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.92, 3,451.50 and 1,001.76 is: 1,503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.92 : 3,451.50 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.92/3,451.50 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.92x = 3,451.50 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.92x = 3,457,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,574.64/2,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.35

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