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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.27, 3,168.93 and 1,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.27, 3,168.93 and 1,248.36 is: 1,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.27 : 3,168.93 = 1,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.27/3,168.93 = 1,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.27x = 3,168.93 × 1,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.27x = 3,955,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,965.45/2,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.78

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