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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,096.90 and 2,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,096.90 and 2,217.24 is: 3,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,096.90 = 2,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,096.90 = 2,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,096.90 × 2,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 6,866,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,570.56/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.23

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