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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.48, 3,167.77 and 1,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.48, 3,167.77 and 1,247.55 is: 1,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.48 : 3,167.77 = 1,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.48/3,167.77 = 1,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.48x = 3,167.77 × 1,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.48x = 3,951,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,932.51/2,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.61

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