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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.52, 3,102.48 and 1,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.52, 3,102.48 and 1,462.24 is: 2,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.52 : 3,102.48 = 1,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.52/3,102.48 = 1,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.52x = 3,102.48 × 1,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.52x = 4,536,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,570.36/2,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.48

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