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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.72, 5,110.56 and 2,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.72, 5,110.56 and 2,297.70 is: 3,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.72 : 5,110.56 = 2,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.72/5,110.56 = 2,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.72x = 5,110.56 × 2,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.72x = 11,742,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,742,533.71/3,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.82

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