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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.15, 3,168.66 and 1,301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.15, 3,168.66 and 1,301.62 is: 1,796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.15 : 3,168.66 = 1,301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.15/3,168.66 = 1,301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.15x = 3,168.66 × 1,301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.15x = 4,124,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,391.23/2,296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.22

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