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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.24, 3,165.96 and 2,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.24, 3,165.96 and 2,173.12 is: 2,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.24 : 3,165.96 = 2,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.24/3,165.96 = 2,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.24x = 3,165.96 × 2,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.24x = 6,880,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,011.00/2,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.21

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