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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.27, 3,169.05 and 1,551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.27, 3,169.05 and 1,551.26 is: 2,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.27 : 3,169.05 = 1,551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.27/3,169.05 = 1,551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.27x = 3,169.05 × 1,551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.27x = 4,916,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,020.50/2,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.94

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