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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,171.75 and 2,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,171.75 and 2,034.41 is: 2,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,171.75 = 2,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,171.75 = 2,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,171.75 × 2,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 6,452,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,624.06/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.88

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