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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.86, 3,367.22 and 1,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.86, 3,367.22 and 1,150.71 is: 1,723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.86 : 3,367.22 = 1,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.86/3,367.22 = 1,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.86x = 3,367.22 × 1,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.86x = 3,874,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,687.97/2,247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.73

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