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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.33, 3,425.42 and 2,255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.33, 3,425.42 and 2,255.87 is: 3,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.33 : 3,425.42 = 2,255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.33/3,425.42 = 2,255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.33x = 3,425.42 × 2,255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.33x = 7,727,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,299.50/2,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.60

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