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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.14, 3,167.35 and 1,300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.14, 3,167.35 and 1,300.38 is: 1,794.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.14 : 3,167.35 = 1,300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.14/3,167.35 = 1,300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.14x = 3,167.35 × 1,300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.14x = 4,118,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,759.69/2,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.56

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