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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.10, 3,171.72 and 1,767.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.10, 3,171.72 and 1,767.03 is: 2,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.10 : 3,171.72 = 1,767.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.10/3,171.72 = 1,767.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.10x = 3,171.72 × 1,767.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.10x = 5,604,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,519.12/2,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.71

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