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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.64, 3,170.55 and 1,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.64, 3,170.55 and 1,458.48 is: 2,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.64 : 3,170.55 = 1,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.64/3,170.55 = 1,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.64x = 3,170.55 × 1,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.64x = 4,624,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,183.76/2,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.58

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