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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.23, 3,167.40 and 1,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.23, 3,167.40 and 1,247.30 is: 1,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.23 : 3,167.40 = 1,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.23/3,167.40 = 1,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.23x = 3,167.40 × 1,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.23x = 3,950,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,698.02/2,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.26

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