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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.46, 3,371.18 and 1,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.46, 3,371.18 and 1,014.64 is: 1,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.46 : 3,371.18 = 1,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.46/3,371.18 = 1,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.46x = 3,371.18 × 1,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.46x = 3,420,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,534.08/2,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.96

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