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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.33, 3,371.69 and 1,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.33, 3,371.69 and 1,014.40 is: 1,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.33 : 3,371.69 = 1,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.33/3,371.69 = 1,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.33x = 3,371.69 × 1,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.33x = 3,420,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,242.34/2,247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.91

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