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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.81, 3,101.97 and 1,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.81, 3,101.97 and 1,253.10 is: 1,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.81 : 3,101.97 = 1,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.81/3,101.97 = 1,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.81x = 3,101.97 × 1,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.81x = 3,887,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,078.61/2,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.27

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