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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.88, 3,168.66 and 1,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.88, 3,168.66 and 1,301.20 is: 1,795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.88 : 3,168.66 = 1,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.88/3,168.66 = 1,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.88x = 3,168.66 × 1,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.88x = 4,123,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,060.39/2,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.85

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