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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.43, 3,173.93 and 1,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.43, 3,173.93 and 1,305.37 is: 1,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.43 : 3,173.93 = 1,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.43/3,173.93 = 1,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.43x = 3,173.93 × 1,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.43x = 4,143,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,153.00/2,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.82

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