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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.73, 3,371.60 and 1,151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.73, 3,371.60 and 1,151.49 is: 1,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.73 : 3,371.60 = 1,151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.73/3,371.60 = 1,151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.73x = 3,371.60 × 1,151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.73x = 3,882,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,363.68/2,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.24

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