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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,370.79 and 1,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,370.79 and 1,150.22 is: 1,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,370.79 = 1,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,370.79 = 1,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,370.79 × 1,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 3,877,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,127.47/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.36

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