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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.28, 3,430.95 and 1,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.28, 3,430.95 and 1,835.76 is: 2,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.28 : 3,430.95 = 1,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.28/3,430.95 = 1,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.28x = 3,430.95 × 1,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.28x = 6,298,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298,400.77/2,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.68

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