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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,099.30 and 1,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,099.30 and 1,461.44 is: 2,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,099.30 = 1,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,099.30 = 1,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,099.30 × 1,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 4,529,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,440.99/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.65

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