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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.32, 3,167.37 and 1,300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.32, 3,167.37 and 1,300.73 is: 1,794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.32 : 3,167.37 = 1,300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.32/3,167.37 = 1,300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.32x = 3,167.37 × 1,300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.32x = 4,119,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,877.34/2,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.91

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