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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.20, 3,445.80 and 1,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.20, 3,445.80 and 1,522.18 is: 2,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.20 : 3,445.80 = 1,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.20/3,445.80 = 1,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.20x = 3,445.80 × 1,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.20x = 5,245,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,127.84/2,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.27

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