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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.65, 3,101.73 and 1,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.65, 3,101.73 and 1,252.93 is: 1,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.65 : 3,101.73 = 1,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.65/3,101.73 = 1,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.65x = 3,101.73 × 1,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.65x = 3,886,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,250.57/2,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.03

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