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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.11, 3,171.15 and 1,303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.11, 3,171.15 and 1,303.18 is: 1,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.11 : 3,171.15 = 1,303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.11/3,171.15 = 1,303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.11x = 3,171.15 × 1,303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.11x = 4,132,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,571.33/2,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.25

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