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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.80, 3,168.16 and 1,301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.80, 3,168.16 and 1,301.06 is: 1,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.80 : 3,168.16 = 1,301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.80/3,168.16 = 1,301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.80x = 3,168.16 × 1,301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.80x = 4,121,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,966.25/2,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.44

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