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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.78, 3,439.33 and 1,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.78, 3,439.33 and 1,318.92 is: 1,975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.78 : 3,439.33 = 1,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.78/3,439.33 = 1,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.78x = 3,439.33 × 1,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.78x = 4,536,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,201.12/2,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.89

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