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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.09, 3,101.27 and 1,362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.09, 3,101.27 and 1,362.84 is: 1,880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.09 : 3,101.27 = 1,362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.09/3,101.27 = 1,362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.09x = 3,101.27 × 1,362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.09x = 4,226,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,527.99/2,247.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.89

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