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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.62, 3,170.54 and 1,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.62, 3,170.54 and 1,303.06 is: 1,798.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.62 : 3,170.54 = 1,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.62/3,170.54 = 1,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.62x = 3,170.54 × 1,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.62x = 4,131,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,414.05/2,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.12

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