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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.05, 3,170.40 and 1,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.05, 3,170.40 and 1,413.74 is: 1,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.05 : 3,170.40 = 1,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.05/3,170.40 = 1,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.05x = 3,170.40 × 1,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.05x = 4,482,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,121.30/2,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.25

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