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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.08, 3,167.66 and 1,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.08, 3,167.66 and 1,300.40 is: 1,794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.08 : 3,167.66 = 1,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.08/3,167.66 = 1,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.08x = 3,167.66 × 1,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.08x = 4,119,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,234.86/2,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.81

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