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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.82, 3,169.60 and 1,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.82, 3,169.60 and 1,248.88 is: 1,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.82 : 3,169.60 = 1,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.82/3,169.60 = 1,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.82x = 3,169.60 × 1,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.82x = 3,958,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,450.05/2,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.45

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