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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.66, 3,440.94 and 1,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.66, 3,440.94 and 1,307.48 is: 1,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.66 : 3,440.94 = 1,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.66/3,440.94 = 1,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.66x = 3,440.94 × 1,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.66x = 4,498,943.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,943.03/2,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.05

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