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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.79, 3,445.52 and 1,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.79, 3,445.52 and 1,361.70 is: 2,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.79 : 3,445.52 = 1,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.79/3,445.52 = 1,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.79x = 3,445.52 × 1,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.79x = 4,691,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,757.78/2,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.86

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