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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.40, 3,440.70 and 2,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.40, 3,440.70 and 2,297.40 is: 3,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.40 : 3,440.70 = 2,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.40/3,440.70 = 2,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.40x = 3,440.70 × 2,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.40x = 7,904,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,904,664.18/2,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.70

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