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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.73, 3,168.10 and 1,247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.73, 3,168.10 and 1,247.79 is: 1,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.73 : 3,168.10 = 1,247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.73/3,168.10 = 1,247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.73x = 3,168.10 × 1,247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.73x = 3,953,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,123.50/2,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.95

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