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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.28, 3,169.05 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.28, 3,169.05 and 1,301.73 is: 1,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.28 : 3,169.05 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.28/3,169.05 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.28x = 3,169.05 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.28x = 4,125,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,247.46/2,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.49

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