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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.50, 3,371.51 and 1,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.50, 3,371.51 and 1,152.12 is: 1,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.50 : 3,371.51 = 1,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.50/3,371.51 = 1,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.50x = 3,371.51 × 1,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.50x = 3,884,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,384.10/2,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.31

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