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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.56, 3,169.26 and 1,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.56, 3,169.26 and 1,248.63 is: 1,723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.56 : 3,169.26 = 1,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.56/3,169.26 = 1,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.56x = 3,169.26 × 1,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.56x = 3,957,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,233.11/2,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.11

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