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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.10, 3,441.60 and 2,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.10, 3,441.60 and 2,151.30 is: 3,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.10 : 3,441.60 = 2,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.10/3,441.60 = 2,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.10x = 3,441.60 × 2,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.10x = 7,403,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403,914.08/2,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.16

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