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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.05, 3,169.98 and 1,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.05, 3,169.98 and 1,302.30 is: 1,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.05 : 3,169.98 = 1,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.05/3,169.98 = 1,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.05x = 3,169.98 × 1,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.05x = 4,128,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,264.95/2,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.20

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