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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.60, 3,448.11 and 999.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.60, 3,448.11 and 999.38 is: 1,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.60 : 3,448.11 = 999.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.60/3,448.11 = 999.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.60x = 3,448.11 × 999.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.60x = 3,445,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,972.17/2,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.86

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