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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.71, 3,439.32 and 1,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.71, 3,439.32 and 1,197.10 is: 1,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.71 : 3,439.32 = 1,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.71/3,439.32 = 1,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.71x = 3,439.32 × 1,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.71x = 4,117,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,209.97/2,294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.22

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