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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.02, 3,166.58 and 1,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.02, 3,166.58 and 1,350.85 is: 1,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.02 : 3,166.58 = 1,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.02/3,166.58 = 1,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.02x = 3,166.58 × 1,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.02x = 4,277,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,574.59/2,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.85

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