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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.21, 3,101.85 and 1,827.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.21, 3,101.85 and 1,827.23 is: 2,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.21 : 3,101.85 = 1,827.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.21/3,101.85 = 1,827.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.21x = 3,101.85 × 1,827.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.21x = 5,667,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,777.87/2,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.14

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