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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.90, 3,172.47 and 1,250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.90, 3,172.47 and 1,250.97 is: 1,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.90 : 3,172.47 = 1,250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.90/3,172.47 = 1,250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.90x = 3,172.47 × 1,250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.90x = 3,968,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,664.80/2,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.33

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