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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.57, 4,385.39 and 2,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.57, 4,385.39 and 2,295 is: 3,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.57 : 4,385.39 = 2,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.57/4,385.39 = 2,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.57x = 4,385.39 × 2,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.57x = 10,064,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,064,458.58/3,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.34

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