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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.49, 3,170.37 and 1,302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.49, 3,170.37 and 1,302.77 is: 1,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.49 : 3,170.37 = 1,302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.49/3,170.37 = 1,302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.49x = 3,170.37 × 1,302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.49x = 4,130,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,262.92/2,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.73

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