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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.23, 3,169.11 and 2,233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.23, 3,169.11 and 2,233.69 is: 3,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.23 : 3,169.11 = 2,233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.23/3,169.11 = 2,233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.23x = 3,169.11 × 2,233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.23x = 7,078,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078,793.02/2,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.78

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