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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.84, 3,170.14 and 1,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.84, 3,170.14 and 1,302.62 is: 1,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.84 : 3,170.14 = 1,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.84/3,170.14 = 1,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.84x = 3,170.14 × 1,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.84x = 4,129,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,468.66/2,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.11

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