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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,163.44 and 2,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,163.44 and 2,289.84 is: 3,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,163.44 = 2,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,163.44 = 2,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,163.44 × 2,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 7,243,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,771.45/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.52

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