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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.61, 3,101.55 and 1,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.61, 3,101.55 and 1,303.43 is: 1,798.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.61 : 3,101.55 = 1,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.61/3,101.55 = 1,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.61x = 3,101.55 × 1,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.61x = 4,042,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,653.32/2,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.65

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