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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.28, 3,168.08 and 1,586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.28, 3,168.08 and 1,586.33 is: 2,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.28 : 3,168.08 = 1,586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.28/3,168.08 = 1,586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.28x = 3,168.08 × 1,586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.28x = 5,025,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,608.47/2,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.54

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