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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.66, 4,306.65 and 2,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.66, 4,306.65 and 2,299.42 is: 3,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.66 : 4,306.65 = 2,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.66/4,306.65 = 2,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.66x = 4,306.65 × 2,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.66x = 9,902,797.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,797.14/2,869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.86

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