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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.84, 3,176.84 and 2,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.84, 3,176.84 and 2,035.28 is: 2,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.84 : 3,176.84 = 2,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.84/3,176.84 = 2,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.84x = 3,176.84 × 2,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.84x = 6,465,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,758.92/2,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.84

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