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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,101.72 and 1,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,101.72 and 1,252.98 is: 1,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,101.72 = 1,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,101.72 = 1,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,101.72 × 1,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 3,886,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,386.86/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.22

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