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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.20, 3,100.76 and 1,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.20, 3,100.76 and 1,252.26 is: 1,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.20 : 3,100.76 = 1,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.20/3,100.76 = 1,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.20x = 3,100.76 × 1,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.20x = 3,882,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,957.72/2,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.91

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