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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.23, 3,170.14 and 1,944.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.23, 3,170.14 and 1,944.51 is: 2,681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.23 : 3,170.14 = 1,944.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.23/3,170.14 = 1,944.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.23x = 3,170.14 × 1,944.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.23x = 6,164,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,368.93/2,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.06

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