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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.14, 3,168.49 and 1,351.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.14, 3,168.49 and 1,351.97 is: 1,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.14 : 3,168.49 = 1,351.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.14/3,168.49 = 1,351.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.14x = 3,168.49 × 1,351.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.14x = 4,283,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,703.43/2,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.61

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