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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.28, 4,755.42 and 2,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.28, 4,755.42 and 2,295.48 is: 3,443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.28 : 4,755.42 = 2,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.28/4,755.42 = 2,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.28x = 4,755.42 × 2,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.28x = 10,915,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,915,971.50/3,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.22

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