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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.10, 3,169.95 and 1,302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.10, 3,169.95 and 1,302.39 is: 1,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.10 : 3,169.95 = 1,302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.10/3,169.95 = 1,302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.10x = 3,169.95 × 1,302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.10x = 4,128,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,511.18/2,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.27

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