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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.63, 3,369.76 and 1,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.63, 3,369.76 and 1,552.31 is: 2,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.63 : 3,369.76 = 1,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.63/3,369.76 = 1,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.63x = 3,369.76 × 1,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.63x = 5,230,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,912.15/2,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.30

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