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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.37, 3,168.99 and 1,248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.37, 3,168.99 and 1,248.43 is: 1,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.37 : 3,168.99 = 1,248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.37/3,168.99 = 1,248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.37x = 3,168.99 × 1,248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.37x = 3,956,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,262.19/2,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.84

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