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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.05, 3,100.03 and 1,315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.05, 3,100.03 and 1,315.01 is: 1,814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.05 : 3,100.03 = 1,315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.05/3,100.03 = 1,315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.05x = 3,100.03 × 1,315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.05x = 4,076,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,570.45/2,247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.19

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