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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.48, 3,168.76 and 1,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.48, 3,168.76 and 1,635.20 is: 2,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.48 : 3,168.76 = 1,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.48/3,168.76 = 1,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.48x = 3,168.76 × 1,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.48x = 5,181,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,556.35/2,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.36

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