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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.55, 3,169.41 and 1,412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.55, 3,169.41 and 1,412.66 is: 1,949.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.55 : 3,169.41 = 1,412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.55/3,169.41 = 1,412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.55x = 3,169.41 × 1,412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.55x = 4,477,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,298.73/2,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.58

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