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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.42, 3,373 and 1,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.42, 3,373 and 1,208.16 is: 1,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.42 : 3,373 = 1,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.42/3,373 = 1,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.42x = 3,373 × 1,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.42x = 4,075,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,123.68/2,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.25

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