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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.83, 3,169.65 and 1,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.83, 3,169.65 and 1,248.90 is: 1,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.83 : 3,169.65 = 1,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.83/3,169.65 = 1,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.83x = 3,169.65 × 1,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.83x = 3,958,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,575.89/2,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.50

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