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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.99, 3,170.97 and 1,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.99, 3,170.97 and 1,303.29 is: 1,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.99 : 3,170.97 = 1,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.99/3,170.97 = 1,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.99x = 3,170.97 × 1,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.99x = 4,132,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,693.49/2,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.40

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