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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.40, 3,170.46 and 1,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.40, 3,170.46 and 1,249.50 is: 1,724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.40 : 3,170.46 = 1,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.40/3,170.46 = 1,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.40x = 3,170.46 × 1,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.40x = 3,961,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,489.77/2,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.34

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