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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291, 3,161.22 and 1,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291, 3,161.22 and 1,295.96 is: 1,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291 : 3,161.22 = 1,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291/3,161.22 = 1,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291x = 3,161.22 × 1,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291x = 4,096,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,814.67/2,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.22

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