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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.57, 3,169.27 and 1,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.57, 3,169.27 and 1,248.63 is: 1,723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.57 : 3,169.27 = 1,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.57/3,169.27 = 1,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.57x = 3,169.27 × 1,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.57x = 3,957,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,229.75/2,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.11

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