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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.46, 3,169.12 and 1,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.46, 3,169.12 and 1,301.73 is: 1,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.46 : 3,169.12 = 1,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.46/3,169.12 = 1,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.46x = 3,169.12 × 1,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.46x = 4,125,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,355.35/2,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.40

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