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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.08, 3,173.92 and 1,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.08, 3,173.92 and 1,460.64 is: 2,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.08 : 3,173.92 = 1,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.08/3,173.92 = 1,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.08x = 3,173.92 × 1,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.08x = 4,635,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,954.51/2,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.44

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