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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.00, 3,168.47 and 1,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.00, 3,168.47 and 1,248.06 is: 1,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.00 : 3,168.47 = 1,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.00/3,168.47 = 1,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.00x = 3,168.47 × 1,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.00x = 3,954,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,448.65/2,296.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.32

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