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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.10, 3,167.22 and 1,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.10, 3,167.22 and 1,247.16 is: 1,721.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.10 : 3,167.22 = 1,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.10/3,167.22 = 1,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.10x = 3,167.22 × 1,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.10x = 3,950,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,023.86/2,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.07

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