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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.68, 3,169.56 and 1,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.68, 3,169.56 and 1,301.94 is: 1,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.68 : 3,169.56 = 1,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.68/3,169.56 = 1,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.68x = 3,169.56 × 1,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.68x = 4,126,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,576.95/2,296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.76

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