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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.61, 3,101.82 and 1,252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.61, 3,101.82 and 1,252.99 is: 1,729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.61 : 3,101.82 = 1,252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.61/3,101.82 = 1,252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.61x = 3,101.82 × 1,252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.61x = 3,886,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,549.44/2,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.19

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