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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.80, 3,349.34 and 2,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.80, 3,349.34 and 2,002.44 is: 2,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.80 : 3,349.34 = 2,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.80/3,349.34 = 2,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.80x = 3,349.34 × 2,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.80x = 6,706,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706,852.39/2,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.74

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