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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.05, 3,167.13 and 1,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.05, 3,167.13 and 1,247.11 is: 1,720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.05 : 3,167.13 = 1,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.05/3,167.13 = 1,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.05x = 3,167.13 × 1,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.05x = 3,949,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,743.66/2,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.98

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