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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.17, 3,101.11 and 1,252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.17, 3,101.11 and 1,252.51 is: 1,728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.17 : 3,101.11 = 1,252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.17/3,101.11 = 1,252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.17x = 3,101.11 × 1,252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.17x = 3,884,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,181.57/2,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.48

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