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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.39, 3,366.17 and 1,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.39, 3,366.17 and 1,852.96 is: 2,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.39 : 3,366.17 = 1,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.39/3,366.17 = 1,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.39x = 3,366.17 × 1,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.39x = 6,237,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,237,352.27/2,247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.38

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