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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.41, 4,710.93 and 2,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.41, 4,710.93 and 2,299.20 is: 3,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.41 : 4,710.93 = 2,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.41/4,710.93 = 2,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.41x = 4,710.93 × 2,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.41x = 10,831,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831,370.26/3,412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.11

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