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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.95, 4,574.97 and 2,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.95, 4,574.97 and 2,295.27 is: 3,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.95 : 4,574.97 = 2,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.95/4,574.97 = 2,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.95x = 4,574.97 × 2,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.95x = 10,500,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,791.39/3,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.80

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