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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.24, 3,168.84 and 1,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.24, 3,168.84 and 1,248.32 is: 1,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.24 : 3,168.84 = 1,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.24/3,168.84 = 1,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.24x = 3,168.84 × 1,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.24x = 3,955,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,726.35/2,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.70

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