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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.90, 3,168.06 and 1,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.90, 3,168.06 and 1,551.48 is: 2,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.90 : 3,168.06 = 1,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.90/3,168.06 = 1,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.90x = 3,168.06 × 1,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.90x = 4,915,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,181.73/2,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.85

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