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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.03, 3,100.55 and 1,362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.03, 3,100.55 and 1,362.51 is: 1,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.03 : 3,100.55 = 1,362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.03/3,100.55 = 1,362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.03x = 3,100.55 × 1,362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.03x = 4,224,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,523.57/2,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.05

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