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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.43, 3,168.65 and 2,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.43, 3,168.65 and 2,032.16 is: 2,802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.43 : 3,168.65 = 2,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.43/3,168.65 = 2,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.43x = 3,168.65 × 2,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.43x = 6,439,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,193.02/2,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.78

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