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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.95, 3,169.86 and 1,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.95, 3,169.86 and 1,302.20 is: 1,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.95 : 3,169.86 = 1,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.95/3,169.86 = 1,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.95x = 3,169.86 × 1,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.95x = 4,127,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,769.33/2,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.07

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