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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.93, 3,447.49 and 1,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.93, 3,447.49 and 1,066.32 is: 1,598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.93 : 3,447.49 = 1,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.93/3,447.49 = 1,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.93x = 3,447.49 × 1,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.93x = 3,676,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,127.54/2,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.36

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