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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.44, 3,101.57 and 1,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.44, 3,101.57 and 1,252.72 is: 1,728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.44 : 3,101.57 = 1,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.44/3,101.57 = 1,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.44x = 3,101.57 × 1,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.44x = 3,885,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,395.64/2,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.81

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