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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.50, 3,368.96 and 1,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.50, 3,368.96 and 1,424.18 is: 2,134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.50 : 3,368.96 = 1,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.50/3,368.96 = 1,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.50x = 3,368.96 × 1,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.50x = 4,798,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,005.45/2,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.82

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