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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.93, 3,093.86 and 1,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.93, 3,093.86 and 1,247.25 is: 1,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.93 : 3,093.86 = 1,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.93/3,093.86 = 1,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.93x = 3,093.86 × 1,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.93x = 3,858,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,810.65/2,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.20

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