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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.28, 3,101.55 and 1,362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.28, 3,101.55 and 1,362.94 is: 1,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.28 : 3,101.55 = 1,362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.28/3,101.55 = 1,362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.28x = 3,101.55 × 1,362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.28x = 4,227,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,226.56/2,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.04

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