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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.78, 3,169.54 and 1,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.78, 3,169.54 and 1,248.84 is: 1,723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.78 : 3,169.54 = 1,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.78/3,169.54 = 1,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.78x = 3,169.54 × 1,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.78x = 3,958,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,248.33/2,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.39

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