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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.20, 3,727.78 and 2,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.20, 3,727.78 and 2,297.17 is: 3,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.20 : 3,727.78 = 2,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.20/3,727.78 = 2,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.20x = 3,727.78 × 2,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.20x = 8,563,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,343.30/2,494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.30

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