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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.02, 3,165.93 and 1,587.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.02, 3,165.93 and 1,587.53 is: 2,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.02 : 3,165.93 = 1,587.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.02/3,165.93 = 1,587.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.02x = 3,165.93 × 1,587.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.02x = 5,025,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,993.02/2,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.96

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