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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.43, 3,167.81 and 1,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.43, 3,167.81 and 1,352.07 is: 1,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.43 : 3,167.81 = 1,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.43/3,167.81 = 1,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.43x = 3,167.81 × 1,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.43x = 4,283,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,090.27/2,296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.11

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