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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.80, 3,098.58 and 1,749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.80, 3,098.58 and 1,749.56 is: 2,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.80 : 3,098.58 = 1,749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.80/3,098.58 = 1,749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.80x = 3,098.58 × 1,749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.80x = 5,421,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,151.62/2,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.76

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