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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.49, 3,368.97 and 1,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.49, 3,368.97 and 1,424.17 is: 2,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.49 : 3,368.97 = 1,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.49/3,368.97 = 1,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.49x = 3,368.97 × 1,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.49x = 4,797,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,986.00/2,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.82

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