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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.67, 3,169.97 and 1,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.67, 3,169.97 and 1,302.53 is: 1,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.67 : 3,169.97 = 1,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.67/3,169.97 = 1,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.67x = 3,169.97 × 1,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.67x = 4,128,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,981.38/2,296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.81

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