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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.53, 3,101.58 and 1,303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.53, 3,101.58 and 1,303.49 is: 1,798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.53 : 3,101.58 = 1,303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.53/3,101.58 = 1,303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.53x = 3,101.58 × 1,303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.53x = 4,042,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,886.27/2,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.82

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