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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.79, 3,169.54 and 1,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.79, 3,169.54 and 1,248.85 is: 1,723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.79 : 3,169.54 = 1,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.79/3,169.54 = 1,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.79x = 3,169.54 × 1,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.79x = 3,958,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,280.03/2,296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.40

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