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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.58, 3,449.88 and 2,025.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.58, 3,449.88 and 2,025.96 is: 3,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.58 : 3,449.88 = 2,025.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.58/3,449.88 = 2,025.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.58x = 3,449.88 × 2,025.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.58x = 6,989,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989,318.88/2,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.04

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