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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.29, 4,543.85 and 2,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.29, 4,543.85 and 2,299.32 is: 3,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.29 : 4,543.85 = 2,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.29/4,543.85 = 2,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.29x = 4,543.85 × 2,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.29x = 10,447,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,447,777.17/3,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.65

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