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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.25, 3,372.92 and 1,152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.25, 3,372.92 and 1,152.37 is: 1,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.25 : 3,372.92 = 1,152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.25/3,372.92 = 1,152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.25x = 3,372.92 × 1,152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.25x = 3,886,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,851.82/2,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.60

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