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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.21, 3,167.98 and 1,399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.21, 3,167.98 and 1,399.56 is: 1,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.21 : 3,167.98 = 1,399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.21/3,167.98 = 1,399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.21x = 3,167.98 × 1,399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.21x = 4,433,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,780.53/2,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.75

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