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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.88, 3,372.56 and 1,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.88, 3,372.56 and 1,151.96 is: 1,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.88 : 3,372.56 = 1,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.88/3,372.56 = 1,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.88x = 3,372.56 × 1,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.88x = 3,885,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,054.22/2,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.32

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