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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.70, 5,106.61 and 2,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.70, 5,106.61 and 2,299.08 is: 3,441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.70 : 5,106.61 = 2,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.70/5,106.61 = 2,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.70x = 5,106.61 × 2,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.70x = 11,740,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,740,504.92/3,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.25

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