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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.48, 3,171.90 and 1,303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.48, 3,171.90 and 1,303.77 is: 1,799.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.48 : 3,171.90 = 1,303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.48/3,171.90 = 1,303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.48x = 3,171.90 × 1,303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.48x = 4,135,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,428.06/2,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.20

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