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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.87, 3,169.66 and 1,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.87, 3,169.66 and 1,352.68 is: 1,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.87 : 3,169.66 = 1,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.87/3,169.66 = 1,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.87x = 3,169.66 × 1,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.87x = 4,287,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,535.69/2,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.69

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