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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.28, 3,101.49 and 1,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.28, 3,101.49 and 1,363.03 is: 1,881.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.28 : 3,101.49 = 1,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.28/3,101.49 = 1,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.28x = 3,101.49 × 1,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.28x = 4,227,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,416.16/2,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.13

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