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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.06, 3,169.95 and 1,249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.06, 3,169.95 and 1,249.13 is: 1,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.06 : 3,169.95 = 1,249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.06/3,169.95 = 1,249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.06x = 3,169.95 × 1,249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.06x = 3,959,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,679.64/2,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.80

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