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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.17, 3,166.65 and 1,300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.17, 3,166.65 and 1,300.43 is: 1,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.17 : 3,166.65 = 1,300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.17/3,166.65 = 1,300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.17x = 3,166.65 × 1,300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.17x = 4,117,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,995.70/2,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.20

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