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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.30, 3,101.13 and 1,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.30, 3,101.13 and 1,252.62 is: 1,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.30 : 3,101.13 = 1,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.30/3,101.13 = 1,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.30x = 3,101.13 × 1,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.30x = 3,884,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,537.46/2,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.54

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