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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.44, 3,168.42 and 2,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.44, 3,168.42 and 2,177.89 is: 3,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.44 : 3,168.42 = 2,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.44/3,168.42 = 2,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.44x = 3,168.42 × 2,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.44x = 6,900,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,454.15/2,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.16

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