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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.68, 3,166.91 and 1,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.68, 3,166.91 and 1,498.64 is: 2,067.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.68 : 3,166.91 = 1,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.68/3,166.91 = 1,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.68x = 3,166.91 × 1,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.68x = 4,746,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,034.67/2,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.37

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