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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.02, 3,093.92 and 1,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.02, 3,093.92 and 1,247.27 is: 1,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.02 : 3,093.92 = 1,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.02/3,093.92 = 1,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.02x = 3,093.92 × 1,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.02x = 3,858,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,931.89/2,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.19

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