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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.16, 3,167.40 and 1,300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.16, 3,167.40 and 1,300.48 is: 1,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.16 : 3,167.40 = 1,300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.16/3,167.40 = 1,300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.16x = 3,167.40 × 1,300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.16x = 4,119,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,140.35/2,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.71

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