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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.38, 3,167.69 and 1,247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.38, 3,167.69 and 1,247.51 is: 1,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.38 : 3,167.69 = 1,247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.38/3,167.69 = 1,247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.38x = 3,167.69 × 1,247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.38x = 3,951,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,702.88/2,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.59

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