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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.15, 3,166.39 and 1,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.15, 3,166.39 and 1,811.27 is: 2,496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.15 : 3,166.39 = 1,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.15/3,166.39 = 1,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.15x = 3,166.39 × 1,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.15x = 5,735,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,197.40/2,297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.66

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