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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.33, 3,170.36 and 1,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.33, 3,170.36 and 1,302.59 is: 1,797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.33 : 3,170.36 = 1,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.33/3,170.36 = 1,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.33x = 3,170.36 × 1,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.33x = 4,129,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,668.76/2,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.59

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