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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.27, 3,101.17 and 1,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.27, 3,101.17 and 1,303.08 is: 1,798.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.27 : 3,101.17 = 1,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.27/3,101.17 = 1,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.27x = 3,101.17 × 1,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.27x = 4,041,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,072.60/2,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.21

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