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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.37, 3,441.70 and 1,357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.37, 3,441.70 and 1,357.50 is: 2,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.37 : 3,441.70 = 1,357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.37/3,441.70 = 1,357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.37x = 3,441.70 × 1,357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.37x = 4,672,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,104.36/2,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.68

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