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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.50, 3,445.96 and 1,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.50, 3,445.96 and 1,752.18 is: 2,629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.50 : 3,445.96 = 1,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.50/3,445.96 = 1,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.50x = 3,445.96 × 1,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.50x = 6,037,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,037,942.19/2,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.19

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