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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.82, 3,093.73 and 1,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.82, 3,093.73 and 1,247.10 is: 1,721.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.82 : 3,093.73 = 1,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.82/3,093.73 = 1,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.82x = 3,093.73 × 1,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.82x = 3,858,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,197.84/2,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.01

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