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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.22, 3,169.06 and 1,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.22, 3,169.06 and 1,412.70 is: 1,948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.22 : 3,169.06 = 1,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.22/3,169.06 = 1,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.22x = 3,169.06 × 1,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.22x = 4,476,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,931.06/2,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.85

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