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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.40, 3,371.10 and 1,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.40, 3,371.10 and 1,382.20 is: 2,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.40 : 3,371.10 = 1,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.40/3,371.10 = 1,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.40x = 3,371.10 × 1,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.40x = 4,659,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,534.42/2,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.30

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