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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.77, 3,168.36 and 1,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.77, 3,168.36 and 1,301.12 is: 1,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.77 : 3,168.36 = 1,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.77/3,168.36 = 1,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.77x = 3,168.36 × 1,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.77x = 4,122,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,400.72/2,295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.65

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