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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.60, 3,171.83 and 1,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.60, 3,171.83 and 1,303.97 is: 1,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.60 : 3,171.83 = 1,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.60/3,171.83 = 1,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.60x = 3,171.83 × 1,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.60x = 4,135,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,971.17/2,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.34

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