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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.05, 3,169.48 and 1,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.05, 3,169.48 and 1,413.37 is: 1,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.05 : 3,169.48 = 1,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.05/3,169.48 = 1,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.05x = 3,169.48 × 1,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.05x = 4,479,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,647.95/2,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.17

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