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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,166.56 and 1,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,166.56 and 1,300.08 is: 1,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295 : 3,166.56 = 1,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295/3,166.56 = 1,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295x = 3,166.56 × 1,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295x = 4,116,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,781.32/2,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.80

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