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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.89, 3,372.52 and 1,014.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.89, 3,372.52 and 1,014.97 is: 1,522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.89 : 3,372.52 = 1,014.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.89/3,372.52 = 1,014.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.89x = 3,372.52 × 1,014.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.89x = 3,423,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,006.62/2,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.76

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