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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.49, 3,094.47 and 1,247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.49, 3,094.47 and 1,247.65 is: 1,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.49 : 3,094.47 = 1,247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.49/3,094.47 = 1,247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.49x = 3,094.47 × 1,247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.49x = 3,860,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,807.76/2,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.66

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