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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.66, 3,094.69 and 1,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.66, 3,094.69 and 1,247.91 is: 1,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.66 : 3,094.69 = 1,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.66/3,094.69 = 1,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.66x = 3,094.69 × 1,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.66x = 3,861,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,894.60/2,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.02

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