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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.81, 3,169.26 and 1,736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.81, 3,169.26 and 1,736.37 is: 2,396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.81 : 3,169.26 = 1,736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.81/3,169.26 = 1,736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.81x = 3,169.26 × 1,736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.81x = 5,503,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,503,007.99/2,295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.98

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