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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.60, 3,372.21 and 1,014.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.60, 3,372.21 and 1,014.06 is: 1,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.60 : 3,372.21 = 1,014.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.60/3,372.21 = 1,014.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.60x = 3,372.21 × 1,014.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.60x = 3,419,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,623.27/2,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.46

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