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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.73, 3,094.70 and 1,247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.73, 3,094.70 and 1,247.87 is: 1,721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.73 : 3,094.70 = 1,247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.73/3,094.70 = 1,247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.73x = 3,094.70 × 1,247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.73x = 3,861,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,777.05/2,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.91

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