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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.84, 3,101.99 and 1,253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.84, 3,101.99 and 1,253.18 is: 1,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.84 : 3,101.99 = 1,253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.84/3,101.99 = 1,253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.84x = 3,101.99 × 1,253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.84x = 3,887,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,358.02/2,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.37

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