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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.07, 3,168.58 and 1,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.07, 3,168.58 and 1,248.13 is: 1,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.07 : 3,168.58 = 1,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.07/3,168.58 = 1,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.07x = 3,168.58 × 1,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.07x = 3,954,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,783.91/2,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.42

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