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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.73, 3,101.70 and 1,253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.73, 3,101.70 and 1,253.05 is: 1,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.73 : 3,101.70 = 1,253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.73/3,101.70 = 1,253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.73x = 3,101.70 × 1,253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.73x = 3,886,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,585.19/2,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.12

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