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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.27, 3,093.96 and 1,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.27, 3,093.96 and 1,247.52 is: 1,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.27 : 3,093.96 = 1,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.27/3,093.96 = 1,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.27x = 3,093.96 × 1,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.27x = 3,859,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,770.80/2,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.37

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