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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.64, 3,176.34 and 1,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.64, 3,176.34 and 1,369.96 is: 1,890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.64 : 3,176.34 = 1,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.64/3,176.34 = 1,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.64x = 3,176.34 × 1,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.64x = 4,351,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,458.75/2,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.59

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