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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.27, 3,101.22 and 1,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.27, 3,101.22 and 1,252.77 is: 1,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.27 : 3,101.22 = 1,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.27/3,101.22 = 1,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.27x = 3,101.22 × 1,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.27x = 3,885,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,115.38/2,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.82

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