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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.19, 3,099.62 and 1,501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.19, 3,099.62 and 1,501.18 is: 2,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.19 : 3,099.62 = 1,501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.19/3,099.62 = 1,501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.19x = 3,099.62 × 1,501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.19x = 4,653,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,092.55/2,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.62

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