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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.90, 3,168.99 and 1,411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.90, 3,168.99 and 1,411.38 is: 1,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.90 : 3,168.99 = 1,411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.90/3,168.99 = 1,411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.90x = 3,168.99 × 1,411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.90x = 4,472,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,649.11/2,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.10

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