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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.36, 3,163.68 and 1,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.36, 3,163.68 and 1,595.52 is: 2,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.36 : 3,163.68 = 1,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.36/3,163.68 = 1,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.36x = 3,163.68 × 1,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.36x = 5,047,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,714.71/2,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.10

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