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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.46, 3,174.34 and 1,471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.46, 3,174.34 and 1,471.94 is: 2,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.46 : 3,174.34 = 1,471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.46/3,174.34 = 1,471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.46x = 3,174.34 × 1,471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.46x = 4,672,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,438.02/2,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.97

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