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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.14, 3,172.29 and 1,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.14, 3,172.29 and 1,963.62 is: 2,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.14 : 3,172.29 = 1,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.14/3,172.29 = 1,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.14x = 3,172.29 × 1,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.14x = 6,229,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,172.09/2,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.71

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