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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.05, 3,168.46 and 1,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.05, 3,168.46 and 1,248.11 is: 1,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.05 : 3,168.46 = 1,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.05/3,168.46 = 1,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.05x = 3,168.46 × 1,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.05x = 3,954,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,596.09/2,296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.35

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