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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.23, 3,170.16 and 1,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.23, 3,170.16 and 1,249.29 is: 1,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.23 : 3,170.16 = 1,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.23/3,170.16 = 1,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.23x = 3,170.16 × 1,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.23x = 3,960,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,444.38/2,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.01

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