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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.44, 3,173.20 and 1,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.44, 3,173.20 and 1,251.50 is: 1,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.44 : 3,173.20 = 1,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.44/3,173.20 = 1,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.44x = 3,173.20 × 1,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.44x = 3,971,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,264.60/2,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.06

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