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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.18, 3,167.36 and 1,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.18, 3,167.36 and 1,247.24 is: 1,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.18 : 3,167.36 = 1,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.18/3,167.36 = 1,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.18x = 3,167.36 × 1,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.18x = 3,950,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,458.09/2,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.20

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