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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.34, 3,376.98 and 1,208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.34, 3,376.98 and 1,208.11 is: 1,815.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.34 : 3,376.98 = 1,208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.34/3,376.98 = 1,208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.34x = 3,376.98 × 1,208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.34x = 4,079,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,740.38/2,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.37

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