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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.56, 3,372.51 and 1,699.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.56, 3,372.51 and 1,699.58 is: 2,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.56 : 3,372.51 = 1,699.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.56/3,372.51 = 1,699.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.56x = 3,372.51 × 1,699.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.56x = 5,731,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,850.55/2,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.25

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