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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.99, 3,168.08 and 1,351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.99, 3,168.08 and 1,351.57 is: 1,864.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.99 : 3,168.08 = 1,351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.99/3,168.08 = 1,351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.99x = 3,168.08 × 1,351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.99x = 4,281,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,881.89/2,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.94

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