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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.46, 3,372.26 and 1,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.46, 3,372.26 and 1,015.24 is: 1,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.46 : 3,372.26 = 1,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.46/3,372.26 = 1,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.46x = 3,372.26 × 1,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.46x = 3,423,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,653.24/2,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.34

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