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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.43, 3,172.94 and 1,414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.43, 3,172.94 and 1,414.99 is: 1,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.43 : 3,172.94 = 1,414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.43/3,172.94 = 1,414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.43x = 3,172.94 × 1,414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.43x = 4,489,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,671.30/2,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.36

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