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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299, 3,172.38 and 1,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299, 3,172.38 and 1,303.96 is: 1,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299 : 3,172.38 = 1,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299/3,172.38 = 1,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299x = 3,172.38 × 1,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299x = 4,136,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,656.62/2,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.33

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