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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.64, 3,171.24 and 1,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.64, 3,171.24 and 1,414.48 is: 1,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.64 : 3,171.24 = 1,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.64/3,171.24 = 1,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.64x = 3,171.24 × 1,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.64x = 4,485,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,655.56/2,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.44

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