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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.52, 3,101.34 and 1,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.52, 3,101.34 and 1,316.20 is: 1,816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.52 : 3,101.34 = 1,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.52/3,101.34 = 1,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.52x = 3,101.34 × 1,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.52x = 4,081,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,983.71/2,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.22

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