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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.48, 3,166.40 and 1,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.48, 3,166.40 and 1,350.31 is: 1,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.48 : 3,166.40 = 1,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.48/3,166.40 = 1,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.48x = 3,166.40 × 1,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.48x = 4,275,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,599.00/2,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.43

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