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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.06, 3,569.82 and 2,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.06, 3,569.82 and 2,299.44 is: 3,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.06 : 3,569.82 = 2,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.06/3,569.82 = 2,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.06x = 3,569.82 × 2,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.06x = 8,208,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,586.90/2,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.67

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