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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.12, 3,168.45 and 1,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.12, 3,168.45 and 1,301.44 is: 1,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.12 : 3,168.45 = 1,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.12/3,168.45 = 1,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.12x = 3,168.45 × 1,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.12x = 4,123,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,547.57/2,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.88

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