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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.57, 3,445.44 and 1,202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.57, 3,445.44 and 1,202.85 is: 1,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.57 : 3,445.44 = 1,202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.57/3,445.44 = 1,202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.57x = 3,445.44 × 1,202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.57x = 4,144,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,342.99/2,297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.80

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