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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.88, 3,169.68 and 1,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.88, 3,169.68 and 1,248.93 is: 1,723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.88 : 3,169.68 = 1,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.88/3,169.68 = 1,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.88x = 3,169.68 × 1,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.88x = 3,958,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,708.44/2,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.52

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