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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.45, 3,354.01 and 2,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.45, 3,354.01 and 2,001.41 is: 2,986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.45 : 3,354.01 = 2,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.45/3,354.01 = 2,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.45x = 3,354.01 × 2,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.45x = 6,712,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712,739.96/2,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.83

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