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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.12, 3,170.19 and 1,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.12, 3,170.19 and 1,302.41 is: 1,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.12 : 3,170.19 = 1,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.12/3,170.19 = 1,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.12x = 3,170.19 × 1,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.12x = 4,128,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,887.16/2,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.42

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