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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.80, 5,011.19 and 2,299.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.80, 5,011.19 and 2,299.75 is: 3,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.80 : 5,011.19 = 2,299.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.80/5,011.19 = 2,299.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.80x = 5,011.19 × 2,299.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.80x = 11,524,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,471.67/3,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.62

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