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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.43, 3,446.28 and 1,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.43, 3,446.28 and 1,953.18 is: 2,929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.43 : 3,446.28 = 1,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.43/3,446.28 = 1,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.43x = 3,446.28 × 1,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.43x = 6,731,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,205.17/2,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.88

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