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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.86, 3,169.73 and 1,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.86, 3,169.73 and 1,302.18 is: 1,797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.86 : 3,169.73 = 1,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.86/3,169.73 = 1,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.86x = 3,169.73 × 1,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.86x = 4,127,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,550.38/2,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.04

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