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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.48, 3,438.96 and 1,679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.48, 3,438.96 and 1,679.46 is: 2,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.48 : 3,438.96 = 1,679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.48/3,438.96 = 1,679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.48x = 3,438.96 × 1,679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.48x = 5,775,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,595.76/2,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.07

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