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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.23, 3,170.19 and 1,353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.23, 3,170.19 and 1,353.06 is: 1,867.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.23 : 3,170.19 = 1,353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.23/3,170.19 = 1,353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.23x = 3,170.19 × 1,353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.23x = 4,289,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,457.28/2,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.23

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