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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.58, 3,168.40 and 1,509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.58, 3,168.40 and 1,509.70 is: 2,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.58 : 3,168.40 = 1,509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.58/3,168.40 = 1,509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.58x = 3,168.40 × 1,509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.58x = 4,783,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,333.48/2,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.71

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