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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.08, 3,168.62 and 1,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.08, 3,168.62 and 1,248.14 is: 1,722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.08 : 3,168.62 = 1,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.08/3,168.62 = 1,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.08x = 3,168.62 × 1,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.08x = 3,954,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,859.28/2,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.44

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