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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.68, 3,170.22 and 1,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.68, 3,170.22 and 1,552.44 is: 2,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.68 : 3,170.22 = 1,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.68/3,170.22 = 1,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.68x = 3,170.22 × 1,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.68x = 4,921,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,576.34/2,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.04

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