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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.70, 3,450.60 and 2,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.70, 3,450.60 and 2,224.80 is: 3,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.70 : 3,450.60 = 2,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.70/3,450.60 = 2,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.70x = 3,450.60 × 2,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.70x = 7,676,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,894.88/2,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.12

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