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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.18, 3,167.34 and 1,300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.18, 3,167.34 and 1,300.36 is: 1,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.18 : 3,167.34 = 1,300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.18/3,167.34 = 1,300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.18x = 3,167.34 × 1,300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.18x = 4,118,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,682.24/2,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.49

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