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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.62, 3,169.34 and 1,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.62, 3,169.34 and 1,248.68 is: 1,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.62 : 3,169.34 = 1,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.62/3,169.34 = 1,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.62x = 3,169.34 × 1,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.62x = 3,957,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,491.47/2,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.18

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