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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.20, 3,168.57 and 1,301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.20, 3,168.57 and 1,301.57 is: 1,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.20 : 3,168.57 = 1,301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.20/3,168.57 = 1,301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.20x = 3,168.57 × 1,301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.20x = 4,124,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,109.25/2,296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.06

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