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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.95, 3,170.36 and 1,302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.95, 3,170.36 and 1,302.81 is: 1,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.95 : 3,170.36 = 1,302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.95/3,170.36 = 1,302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.95x = 3,170.36 × 1,302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.95x = 4,130,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,378.58/2,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.20

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