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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.76, 3,101.88 and 1,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.76, 3,101.88 and 1,463.32 is: 2,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.76 : 3,101.88 = 1,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.76/3,101.88 = 1,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.76x = 3,101.88 × 1,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.76x = 4,539,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,043.04/2,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.36

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