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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.39, 3,169.08 and 1,301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.39, 3,169.08 and 1,301.63 is: 1,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.39 : 3,169.08 = 1,301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.39/3,169.08 = 1,301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.39x = 3,169.08 × 1,301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.39x = 4,124,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,969.60/2,296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.29

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