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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.12, 3,369.60 and 1,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.12, 3,369.60 and 1,272.96 is: 1,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.12 : 3,369.60 = 1,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.12/3,369.60 = 1,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.12x = 3,369.60 × 1,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.12x = 4,289,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,366.02/2,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.83

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