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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.14, 3,170.58 and 1,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.14, 3,170.58 and 1,458.33 is: 2,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.14 : 3,170.58 = 1,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.14/3,170.58 = 1,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.14x = 3,170.58 × 1,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.14x = 4,623,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,751.93/2,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.71

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