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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.90, 3,170.76 and 1,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.90, 3,170.76 and 1,413.44 is: 1,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.90 : 3,170.76 = 1,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.90/3,170.76 = 1,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.90x = 3,170.76 × 1,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.90x = 4,481,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,679.01/2,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.34

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