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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.45, 3,170.28 and 1,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.45, 3,170.28 and 1,552.43 is: 2,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.45 : 3,170.28 = 1,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.45/3,170.28 = 1,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.45x = 3,170.28 × 1,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.45x = 4,921,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,621.93/2,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.22

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