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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.32, 3,101.34 and 1,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.32, 3,101.34 and 1,363.16 is: 1,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.32 : 3,101.34 = 1,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.32/3,101.34 = 1,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.32x = 3,101.34 × 1,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.32x = 4,227,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,622.63/2,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.18

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