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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.33, 3,167.58 and 1,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.33, 3,167.58 and 1,247.39 is: 1,721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.33 : 3,167.58 = 1,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.33/3,167.58 = 1,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.33x = 3,167.58 × 1,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.33x = 3,951,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,215.54/2,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.42

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