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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.46, 3,167.72 and 1,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.46, 3,167.72 and 1,247.50 is: 1,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.46 : 3,167.72 = 1,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.46/3,167.72 = 1,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.46x = 3,167.72 × 1,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.46x = 3,951,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,730.70/2,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.54

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