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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.88, 3,168.34 and 1,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.88, 3,168.34 and 1,351.88 is: 1,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.88 : 3,168.34 = 1,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.88/3,168.34 = 1,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.88x = 3,168.34 × 1,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.88x = 4,283,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,215.48/2,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.61

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