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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.56, 3,440.56 and 1,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.56, 3,440.56 and 1,197.76 is: 1,795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.56 : 3,440.56 = 1,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.56/3,440.56 = 1,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.56x = 3,440.56 × 1,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.56x = 4,120,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,965.15/2,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.97

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