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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.04, 3,093.89 and 1,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.04, 3,093.89 and 1,247.12 is: 1,720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.04 : 3,093.89 = 1,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.04/3,093.89 = 1,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.04x = 3,093.89 × 1,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.04x = 3,858,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,453.60/2,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.96

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