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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.47, 3,094.57 and 1,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.47, 3,094.57 and 1,247.72 is: 1,721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.47 : 3,094.57 = 1,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.47/3,094.57 = 1,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.47x = 3,094.57 × 1,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.47x = 3,861,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,156.88/2,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.83

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