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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.06, 3,368.67 and 1,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.06, 3,368.67 and 1,475.86 is: 2,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.06 : 3,368.67 = 1,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.06/3,368.67 = 1,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.06x = 3,368.67 × 1,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.06x = 4,971,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,685.31/2,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.53

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