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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.68, 3,173.76 and 1,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.68, 3,173.76 and 1,305.28 is: 1,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.68 : 3,173.76 = 1,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.68/3,173.76 = 1,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.68x = 3,173.76 × 1,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.68x = 4,142,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,645.45/2,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.40

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