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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.72, 3,093.48 and 1,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.72, 3,093.48 and 1,247.04 is: 1,720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.72 : 3,093.48 = 1,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.72/3,093.48 = 1,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.72x = 3,093.48 × 1,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.72x = 3,857,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,693.30/2,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.86

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