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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.76, 3,441.36 and 1,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.76, 3,441.36 and 1,517.32 is: 2,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.76 : 3,441.36 = 1,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.76/3,441.36 = 1,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.76x = 3,441.36 × 1,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.76x = 5,221,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,644.36/2,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.50

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