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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.16, 4,755.36 and 2,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.16, 4,755.36 and 2,295.36 is: 3,443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.16 : 4,755.36 = 2,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.16/4,755.36 = 2,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.16x = 4,755.36 × 2,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.16x = 10,915,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,915,263.13/3,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.13

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