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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.50, 3,169.98 and 1,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.50, 3,169.98 and 1,365 is: 1,884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.50 : 3,169.98 = 1,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.50/3,169.98 = 1,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.50x = 3,169.98 × 1,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.50x = 4,327,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,022.70/2,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.18

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