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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.69, 3,101.20 and 1,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.69, 3,101.20 and 1,303.30 is: 1,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.69 : 3,101.20 = 1,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.69/3,101.20 = 1,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.69x = 3,101.20 × 1,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.69x = 4,041,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,794.58/2,247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.20

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