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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.44, 3,171.70 and 1,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.44, 3,171.70 and 1,303.64 is: 1,798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.44 : 3,171.70 = 1,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.44/3,171.70 = 1,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.44x = 3,171.70 × 1,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.44x = 4,134,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,754.99/2,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.94

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