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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.08, 3,170.10 and 1,249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.08, 3,170.10 and 1,249.12 is: 1,723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.08 : 3,170.10 = 1,249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.08/3,170.10 = 1,249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.08x = 3,170.10 × 1,249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.08x = 3,959,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,835.31/2,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.86

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