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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.45, 3,101.48 and 1,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.45, 3,101.48 and 1,252.72 is: 1,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.45 : 3,101.48 = 1,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.45/3,101.48 = 1,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.45x = 3,101.48 × 1,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.45x = 3,885,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,286.03/2,247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.75

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