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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.06, 3,446.84 and 1,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.06, 3,446.84 and 1,602.20 is: 2,406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.06 : 3,446.84 = 1,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.06/3,446.84 = 1,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.06x = 3,446.84 × 1,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.06x = 5,522,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,501.80/2,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.26

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