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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.45, 3,168.84 and 1,301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.45, 3,168.84 and 1,301.77 is: 1,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.45 : 3,168.84 = 1,301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.45/3,168.84 = 1,301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.45x = 3,168.84 × 1,301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.45x = 4,125,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,100.85/2,296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.29

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