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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.18, 3,169.85 and 1,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.18, 3,169.85 and 1,302.41 is: 1,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.18 : 3,169.85 = 1,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.18/3,169.85 = 1,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.18x = 3,169.85 × 1,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.18x = 4,128,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,445.75/2,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.18

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