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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.43, 3,166.57 and 1,498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.43, 3,166.57 and 1,498.39 is: 2,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.43 : 3,166.57 = 1,498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.43/3,166.57 = 1,498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.43x = 3,166.57 × 1,498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.43x = 4,744,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,733.50/2,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.03

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