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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.07, 3,169.71 and 2,047.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.07, 3,169.71 and 2,047.41 is: 2,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.07 : 3,169.71 = 2,047.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.07/3,169.71 = 2,047.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.07x = 3,169.71 × 2,047.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.07x = 6,489,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,695.95/2,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.21

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