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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.90, 3,103.25 and 1,409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.90, 3,103.25 and 1,409.10 is: 1,945.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.90 : 3,103.25 = 1,409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.90/3,103.25 = 1,409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.90x = 3,103.25 × 1,409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.90x = 4,372,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,782.53/2,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.27

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