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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.64, 3,101.76 and 1,303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.64, 3,101.76 and 1,303.99 is: 1,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.64 : 3,101.76 = 1,303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.64/3,101.76 = 1,303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.64x = 3,101.76 × 1,303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.64x = 4,044,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,660.76/2,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.51

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