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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.14, 3,101.13 and 1,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.14, 3,101.13 and 1,252.38 is: 1,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.14 : 3,101.13 = 1,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.14/3,101.13 = 1,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.14x = 3,101.13 × 1,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.14x = 3,883,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,793.19/2,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.33

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