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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.38, 3,101.42 and 1,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.38, 3,101.42 and 1,303.26 is: 1,798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.38 : 3,101.42 = 1,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.38/3,101.42 = 1,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.38x = 3,101.42 × 1,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.38x = 4,041,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,948.26/2,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.52

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