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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.95, 3,448.76 and 1,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.95, 3,448.76 and 1,130.04 is: 1,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.95 : 3,448.76 = 1,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.95/3,448.76 = 1,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.95x = 3,448.76 × 1,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.95x = 3,897,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,231.10/2,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.49

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