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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.34, 3,168.99 and 1,248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.34, 3,168.99 and 1,248.41 is: 1,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.34 : 3,168.99 = 1,248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.34/3,168.99 = 1,248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.34x = 3,168.99 × 1,248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.34x = 3,956,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,176.72/2,296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.82

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