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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.30, 3,101.27 and 1,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.30, 3,101.27 and 1,303.27 is: 1,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.30 : 3,101.27 = 1,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.30/3,101.27 = 1,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.30x = 3,101.27 × 1,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.30x = 4,041,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,792.15/2,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.51

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