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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.75, 3,102.03 and 1,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.75, 3,102.03 and 1,253.14 is: 1,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.75 : 3,102.03 = 1,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.75/3,102.03 = 1,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.75x = 3,102.03 × 1,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.75x = 3,887,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,270.12/2,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.41

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