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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.78, 3,101.73 and 1,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.78, 3,101.73 and 1,252.90 is: 1,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.78 : 3,101.73 = 1,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.78/3,101.73 = 1,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.78x = 3,101.73 × 1,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.78x = 3,886,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,142.01/2,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.88

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