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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,162.12 and 1,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,162.12 and 1,725.46 is: 2,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,162.12 = 1,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,162.12 = 1,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,162.12 × 1,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 5,456,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,111.58/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.22

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