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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.98, 3,168.41 and 1,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.98, 3,168.41 and 1,248.03 is: 1,722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.98 : 3,168.41 = 1,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.98/3,168.41 = 1,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.98x = 3,168.41 × 1,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.98x = 3,954,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,264.49/2,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.26

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