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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.76, 3,372.17 and 1,077.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.76, 3,372.17 and 1,077.42 is: 1,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.76 : 3,372.17 = 1,077.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.76/3,372.17 = 1,077.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.76x = 3,372.17 × 1,077.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.76x = 3,633,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,250.66/2,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.39

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