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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.26, 3,170.44 and 1,502.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.26, 3,170.44 and 1,502.05 is: 2,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.26 : 3,170.44 = 1,502.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.26/3,170.44 = 1,502.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.26x = 3,170.44 × 1,502.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.26x = 4,762,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,159.40/2,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.07

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