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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,167.64 and 1,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,167.64 and 1,364.04 is: 1,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295 : 3,167.64 = 1,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295/3,167.64 = 1,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295x = 3,167.64 × 1,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295x = 4,320,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,787.67/2,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.70

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