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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.09, 3,172.76 and 1,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.09, 3,172.76 and 1,251.16 is: 1,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.09 : 3,172.76 = 1,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.09/3,172.76 = 1,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.09x = 3,172.76 × 1,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.09x = 3,969,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,630.40/2,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.61

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