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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.30, 3,451.18 and 2,174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.30, 3,451.18 and 2,174.43 is: 3,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.30 : 3,451.18 = 2,174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.30/3,451.18 = 2,174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.30x = 3,451.18 × 2,174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.30x = 7,504,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504,326.64/2,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.74

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