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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.69, 3,100.55 and 1,418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.69, 3,100.55 and 1,418.25 is: 1,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.69 : 3,100.55 = 1,418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.69/3,100.55 = 1,418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.69x = 3,100.55 × 1,418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.69x = 4,397,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,347.95/2,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.39

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