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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.41, 3,101.19 and 1,303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.41, 3,101.19 and 1,303.49 is: 1,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.41 : 3,101.19 = 1,303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.41/3,101.19 = 1,303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.41x = 3,101.19 × 1,303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.41x = 4,042,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,373.02/2,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.68

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