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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.04, 3,169.74 and 1,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.04, 3,169.74 and 1,302.42 is: 1,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.04 : 3,169.74 = 1,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.04/3,169.74 = 1,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.04x = 3,169.74 × 1,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.04x = 4,128,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,332.77/2,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.24

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