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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.44, 3,440.04 and 1,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.44, 3,440.04 and 1,197.56 is: 1,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.44 : 3,440.04 = 1,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.44/3,440.04 = 1,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.44x = 3,440.04 × 1,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.44x = 4,119,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,654.30/2,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.71

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