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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.26, 3,101.58 and 1,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.26, 3,101.58 and 1,303.47 is: 1,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.26 : 3,101.58 = 1,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.26/3,101.58 = 1,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.26x = 3,101.58 × 1,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.26x = 4,042,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,816.48/2,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.00

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