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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.88, 3,171.14 and 1,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.88, 3,171.14 and 1,250.01 is: 1,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.88 : 3,171.14 = 1,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.88/3,171.14 = 1,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.88x = 3,171.14 × 1,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.88x = 3,963,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,956.71/2,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.05

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