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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.17, 3,168.31 and 1,549.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.17, 3,168.31 and 1,549.95 is: 2,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.17 : 3,168.31 = 1,549.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.17/3,168.31 = 1,549.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.17x = 3,168.31 × 1,549.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.17x = 4,910,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,722.08/2,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.73

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