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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.67, 3,162.74 and 1,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.67, 3,162.74 and 1,297.22 is: 1,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.67 : 3,162.74 = 1,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.67/3,162.74 = 1,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.67x = 3,162.74 × 1,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.67x = 4,102,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,747.28/2,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.29

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