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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.70, 3,172.26 and 1,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.70, 3,172.26 and 1,250.77 is: 1,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.70 : 3,172.26 = 1,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.70/3,172.26 = 1,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.70x = 3,172.26 × 1,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.70x = 3,967,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,767.64/2,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.09

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