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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.78, 3,168.36 and 1,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.78, 3,168.36 and 1,301.22 is: 1,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.78 : 3,168.36 = 1,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.78/3,168.36 = 1,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.78x = 3,168.36 × 1,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.78x = 4,122,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,733.40/2,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.79

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