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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.76, 3,443.76 and 1,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.76, 3,443.76 and 1,143.84 is: 1,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.76 : 3,443.76 = 1,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.76/3,443.76 = 1,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.76x = 3,443.76 × 1,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.76x = 3,939,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,110.44/2,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.33

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