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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.98, 3,448.13 and 1,000.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.98, 3,448.13 and 1,000.54 is: 1,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.98 : 3,448.13 = 1,000.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.98/3,448.13 = 1,000.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.98x = 3,448.13 × 1,000.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.98x = 3,449,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,974.75/2,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.01

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