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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.76, 3,169.52 and 1,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.76, 3,169.52 and 1,248.84 is: 1,723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.76 : 3,169.52 = 1,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.76/3,169.52 = 1,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.76x = 3,169.52 × 1,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.76x = 3,958,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,223.36/2,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.39

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