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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.98, 3,170.25 and 1,366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.98, 3,170.25 and 1,366.02 is: 1,885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.98 : 3,170.25 = 1,366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.98/3,170.25 = 1,366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.98x = 3,170.25 × 1,366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.98x = 4,330,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,624.91/2,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.36

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