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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.74, 3,368.40 and 1,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.74, 3,368.40 and 1,012.08 is: 1,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.74 : 3,368.40 = 1,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.74/3,368.40 = 1,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.74x = 3,368.40 × 1,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.74x = 3,409,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,090.27/2,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.68

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