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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.41, 3,173.17 and 1,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.41, 3,173.17 and 1,251.47 is: 1,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.41 : 3,173.17 = 1,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.41/3,173.17 = 1,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.41x = 3,173.17 × 1,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.41x = 3,971,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,127.06/2,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.02

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