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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.63, 3,166.74 and 1,454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.63, 3,166.74 and 1,454.85 is: 2,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.63 : 3,166.74 = 1,454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.63/3,166.74 = 1,454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.63x = 3,166.74 × 1,454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.63x = 4,607,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,131.69/2,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.91

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