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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.01, 3,377.25 and 1,859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.01, 3,377.25 and 1,859.51 is: 2,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.01 : 3,377.25 = 1,859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.01/3,377.25 = 1,859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.01x = 3,377.25 × 1,859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.01x = 6,280,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,012.62/2,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.83

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