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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.22, 5,399.91 and 2,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.22, 5,399.91 and 2,299.08 is: 3,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.22 : 5,399.91 = 2,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.22/5,399.91 = 2,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.22x = 5,399.91 × 2,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.22x = 12,414,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,825.08/3,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.31

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