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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.85, 3,169.73 and 1,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.85, 3,169.73 and 1,302.23 is: 1,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.85 : 3,169.73 = 1,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.85/3,169.73 = 1,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.85x = 3,169.73 × 1,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.85x = 4,127,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,728.68/2,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.13

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