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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.54, 3,170.62 and 1,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.54, 3,170.62 and 1,353.38 is: 1,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.54 : 3,170.62 = 1,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.54/3,170.62 = 1,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.54x = 3,170.62 × 1,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.54x = 4,291,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,053.70/2,297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.67

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