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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.60, 3,434.88 and 1,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.60, 3,434.88 and 1,371.64 is: 2,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.60 : 3,434.88 = 1,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.60/3,434.88 = 1,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.60x = 3,434.88 × 1,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.60x = 4,711,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,418.80/2,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.37

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