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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.01, 3,169.68 and 1,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.01, 3,169.68 and 1,302.25 is: 1,797.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.01 : 3,169.68 = 1,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.01/3,169.68 = 1,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.01x = 3,169.68 × 1,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.01x = 4,127,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,725.16/2,297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.00

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