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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.77, 3,093.75 and 1,247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.77, 3,093.75 and 1,247.07 is: 1,721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.77 : 3,093.75 = 1,247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.77/3,093.75 = 1,247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.77x = 3,093.75 × 1,247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.77x = 3,858,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,122.81/2,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.02

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