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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.06, 3,448.34 and 1,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.06, 3,448.34 and 1,603.20 is: 2,407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.06 : 3,448.34 = 1,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.06/3,448.34 = 1,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.06x = 3,448.34 × 1,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.06x = 5,528,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,378.69/2,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.77

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