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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.92, 3,444.14 and 1,322.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.92, 3,444.14 and 1,322.00 is: 1,981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.92 : 3,444.14 = 1,322.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.92/3,444.14 = 1,322.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.92x = 3,444.14 × 1,322.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.92x = 4,553,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,165.00/2,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.43

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