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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,165.66 and 1,830.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,165.66 and 1,830.36 is: 2,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295 : 3,165.66 = 1,830.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295/3,165.66 = 1,830.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295x = 3,165.66 × 1,830.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295x = 5,794,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794,297.44/2,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.75

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