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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.46, 3,101.08 and 1,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.46, 3,101.08 and 1,252.70 is: 1,728.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.46 : 3,101.08 = 1,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.46/3,101.08 = 1,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.46x = 3,101.08 × 1,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.46x = 3,884,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,722.92/2,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.49

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