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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.83, 3,431.14 and 2,235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.83, 3,431.14 and 2,235.55 is: 3,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.83 : 3,431.14 = 2,235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.83/3,431.14 = 2,235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.83x = 3,431.14 × 2,235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.83x = 7,670,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,456.69/2,297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.14

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