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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.95, 3,448.80 and 983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.95, 3,448.80 and 983.52 is: 1,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.95 : 3,448.80 = 983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.95/3,448.80 = 983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.95x = 3,448.80 × 983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.95x = 3,391,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,963.78/2,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.80

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