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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299, 3,171.64 and 1,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299, 3,171.64 and 1,799.64 is: 2,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299 : 3,171.64 = 1,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299/3,171.64 = 1,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299x = 3,171.64 × 1,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299x = 5,707,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,810.21/2,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.74

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