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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.54, 3,167.91 and 1,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.54, 3,167.91 and 1,351.40 is: 1,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.54 : 3,167.91 = 1,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.54/3,167.91 = 1,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.54x = 3,167.91 × 1,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.54x = 4,281,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,097.73/2,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.96

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