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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.84, 3,167.78 and 2,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.84, 3,167.78 and 2,001.60 is: 2,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.84 : 3,167.78 = 2,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.84/3,167.78 = 2,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.84x = 3,167.78 × 2,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.84x = 6,340,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,628.45/2,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.59

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