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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.24, 3,167.34 and 2,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.24, 3,167.34 and 2,174.12 is: 2,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.24 : 3,167.34 = 2,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.24/3,167.34 = 2,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.24x = 3,167.34 × 2,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.24x = 6,886,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,177.24/2,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.59

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