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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,166.14 and 1,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,166.14 and 1,454.44 is: 2,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,166.14 = 1,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,166.14 = 1,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,166.14 × 1,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 4,604,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,960.66/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.38

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