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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.48, 3,371.87 and 930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.48, 3,371.87 and 930.99 is: 1,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.48 : 3,371.87 = 930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.48/3,371.87 = 930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.48x = 3,371.87 × 930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.48x = 3,139,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,179.58/2,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.76

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