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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.89, 3,169.58 and 1,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.89, 3,169.58 and 1,302.11 is: 1,796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.89 : 3,169.58 = 1,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.89/3,169.58 = 1,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.89x = 3,169.58 × 1,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.89x = 4,127,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,138.67/2,296.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.84

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