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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.77, 3,168.60 and 1,552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.77, 3,168.60 and 1,552.49 is: 2,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.77 : 3,168.60 = 1,552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.77/3,168.60 = 1,552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.77x = 3,168.60 × 1,552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.77x = 4,919,203.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,203.97/2,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.93

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