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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.17, 3,170.07 and 1,249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.17, 3,170.07 and 1,249.23 is: 1,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.17 : 3,170.07 = 1,249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.17/3,170.07 = 1,249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.17x = 3,170.07 × 1,249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.17x = 3,960,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,146.55/2,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.92

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