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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.46, 3,369.12 and 1,517.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.46, 3,369.12 and 1,517.29 is: 2,274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.46 : 3,369.12 = 1,517.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.46/3,369.12 = 1,517.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.46x = 3,369.12 × 1,517.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.46x = 5,111,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,932.08/2,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.54

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