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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.58, 4,763.07 and 2,295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.58, 4,763.07 and 2,295.78 is: 3,448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.58 : 4,763.07 = 2,295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.58/4,763.07 = 2,295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.58x = 4,763.07 × 2,295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.58x = 10,934,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934,960.84/3,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.88

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