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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.18, 3,170.01 and 1,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.18, 3,170.01 and 1,249.24 is: 1,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.18 : 3,170.01 = 1,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.18/3,170.01 = 1,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.18x = 3,170.01 × 1,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.18x = 3,960,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,095.37/2,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.90

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