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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.50, 3,441.90 and 1,357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.50, 3,441.90 and 1,357.63 is: 2,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.50 : 3,441.90 = 1,357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.50/3,441.90 = 1,357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.50x = 3,441.90 × 1,357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.50x = 4,672,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,831.91/2,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.88

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