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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.18, 3,170.22 and 1,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.18, 3,170.22 and 1,302.50 is: 1,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.18 : 3,170.22 = 1,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.18/3,170.22 = 1,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.18x = 3,170.22 × 1,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.18x = 4,129,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,211.55/2,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.51

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