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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.66, 3,093.62 and 1,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.66, 3,093.62 and 1,247.22 is: 1,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.66 : 3,093.62 = 1,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.66/3,093.62 = 1,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.66x = 3,093.62 × 1,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.66x = 3,858,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,424.74/2,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.24

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