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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.63, 3,167.97 and 1,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.63, 3,167.97 and 1,511.08 is: 2,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.63 : 3,167.97 = 1,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.63/3,167.97 = 1,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.63x = 3,167.97 × 1,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.63x = 4,787,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,056.11/2,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.29

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