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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.59, 3,168.51 and 1,352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.59, 3,168.51 and 1,352.23 is: 1,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.59 : 3,168.51 = 1,352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.59/3,168.51 = 1,352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.59x = 3,168.51 × 1,352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.59x = 4,284,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,554.28/2,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.62

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