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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.88, 3,170.82 and 1,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.88, 3,170.82 and 1,303.08 is: 1,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.88 : 3,170.82 = 1,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.88/3,170.82 = 1,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.88x = 3,170.82 × 1,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.88x = 4,131,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,832.13/2,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.11

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