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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.52, 3,170.88 and 1,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.52, 3,170.88 and 1,366.08 is: 1,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.52 : 3,170.88 = 1,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.52/3,170.88 = 1,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.52x = 3,170.88 × 1,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.52x = 4,331,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,675.75/2,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.37

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