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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.13, 3,100.75 and 1,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.13, 3,100.75 and 1,252.23 is: 1,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.13 : 3,100.75 = 1,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.13/3,100.75 = 1,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.13x = 3,100.75 × 1,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.13x = 3,882,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,852.17/2,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.92

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