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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.31, 3,170.30 and 1,365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.31, 3,170.30 and 1,365.63 is: 1,884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.31 : 3,170.30 = 1,365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.31/3,170.30 = 1,365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.31x = 3,170.30 × 1,365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.31x = 4,329,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,444.35/2,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.58

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