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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.86, 3,103.55 and 1,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.86, 3,103.55 and 1,574.43 is: 2,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.86 : 3,103.55 = 1,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.86/3,103.55 = 1,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.86x = 3,103.55 × 1,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.86x = 4,886,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,314.35/2,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.77

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