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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.24, 3,371.22 and 948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.24, 3,371.22 and 948.72 is: 1,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.24 : 3,371.22 = 948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.24/3,371.22 = 948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.24x = 3,371.22 × 948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.24x = 3,198,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,343.84/2,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.23

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