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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.36, 3,101.37 and 1,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.36, 3,101.37 and 1,303.34 is: 1,798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.36 : 3,101.37 = 1,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.36/3,101.37 = 1,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.36x = 3,101.37 × 1,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.36x = 4,042,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,117.55/2,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.61

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