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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.16, 3,094.08 and 1,247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.16, 3,094.08 and 1,247.49 is: 1,721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.16 : 3,094.08 = 1,247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.16/3,094.08 = 1,247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.16x = 3,094.08 × 1,247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.16x = 3,859,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,833.86/2,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.48

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