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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.40, 3,443.40 and 2,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.40, 3,443.40 and 2,065.20 is: 3,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.40 : 3,443.40 = 2,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.40/3,443.40 = 2,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.40x = 3,443.40 × 2,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.40x = 7,111,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,309.68/2,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.37

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