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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.03, 3,446.48 and 1,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.03, 3,446.48 and 1,255.77 is: 1,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.03 : 3,446.48 = 1,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.03/3,446.48 = 1,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.03x = 3,446.48 × 1,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.03x = 4,327,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,989.33/2,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.17

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