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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.75, 3,166.56 and 1,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.75, 3,166.56 and 1,300.12 is: 1,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.75 : 3,166.56 = 1,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.75/3,166.56 = 1,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.75x = 3,166.56 × 1,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.75x = 4,116,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,900.07/2,294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.05

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