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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.96, 3,171.51 and 1,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.96, 3,171.51 and 1,553.40 is: 2,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.96 : 3,171.51 = 1,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.96/3,171.51 = 1,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.96x = 3,171.51 × 1,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.96x = 4,926,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,623.63/2,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.98

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