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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.25, 3,166.98 and 1,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.25, 3,166.98 and 1,351.08 is: 1,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.25 : 3,166.98 = 1,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.25/3,166.98 = 1,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.25x = 3,166.98 × 1,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.25x = 4,278,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,843.34/2,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.22

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