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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.24, 3,363.92 and 2,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.24, 3,363.92 and 2,055.86 is: 3,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.24 : 3,363.92 = 2,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.24/3,363.92 = 2,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.24x = 3,363.92 × 2,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.24x = 6,915,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915,748.57/2,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.44

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