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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.02, 3,368.10 and 1,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.02, 3,368.10 and 1,149.88 is: 1,723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.02 : 3,368.10 = 1,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.02/3,368.10 = 1,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.02x = 3,368.10 × 1,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.02x = 3,872,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,905.08/2,247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.57

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