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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.66, 3,101.81 and 1,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.66, 3,101.81 and 1,303.52 is: 1,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.66 : 3,101.81 = 1,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.66/3,101.81 = 1,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.66x = 3,101.81 × 1,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.66x = 4,043,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,271.37/2,247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.88

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