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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.74, 3,168.11 and 1,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.74, 3,168.11 and 1,247.81 is: 1,721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.74 : 3,168.11 = 1,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.74/3,168.11 = 1,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.74x = 3,168.11 × 1,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.74x = 3,953,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,186.62/2,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.96

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