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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.97, 3,169.89 and 1,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.97, 3,169.89 and 1,625.98 is: 2,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.97 : 3,169.89 = 1,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.97/3,169.89 = 1,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.97x = 3,169.89 × 1,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.97x = 5,154,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,177.74/2,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.90

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