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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.24, 3,101.16 and 1,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.24, 3,101.16 and 1,252.50 is: 1,728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.24 : 3,101.16 = 1,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.24/3,101.16 = 1,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.24x = 3,101.16 × 1,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.24x = 3,884,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,202.90/2,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.43

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