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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.95, 3,168.25 and 1,247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.95, 3,168.25 and 1,247.99 is: 1,722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.95 : 3,168.25 = 1,247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.95/3,168.25 = 1,247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.95x = 3,168.25 × 1,247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.95x = 3,953,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,944.32/2,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.14

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