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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.62, 3,101.83 and 1,252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.62, 3,101.83 and 1,252.91 is: 1,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.62 : 3,101.83 = 1,252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.62/3,101.83 = 1,252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.62x = 3,101.83 × 1,252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.62x = 3,886,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,299.81/2,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.07

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